Yesterday my second chapter in a book became part of the world!
Last July, I celebrated becoming a published author for the first time, sharing my parents’ incredible journey of survival, resilience, and hope.
This year, I’m honored to become a published author once again.
In Brave Families: The Ultimate Guide to Long-Lasting Relationships, I tell the story of my sister, Helen—the first child born to my parents in the displaced persons camp. She was 12 years older than me, and long before anyone understood the science of childhood resilience, she became my safe place.
Today, the Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study would call her my buffer—a positive childhood experience that helps protect children from the lasting effects of adversity by creating emotional safety, reducing stress, and reminding them they are deeply loved.
My chapter isn’t just about trauma. It’s about one extraordinary sister who quietly taught my nervous system what safety felt like long before I had words for it. I hope Helen’s story reminds you that one safe relationship can change generations.
That gift shaped my life’s work as a yoga therapist, helping others rediscover safety in their own bodies.
This book is more than a collection of stories. Twenty-five authors have come together to share real-life experiences, practical tools, and hope for families of every kind. Together, we explore how healing can ripple through generations.
I’m honored to be one of the contributing authors in Brave Families: The Ultimate Guide to Long-Lasting, Loving Relationships.
If you’ve ever been touched by my work, or from something I’ve shared, or believe in the possibility of healing and thriving beyond suffering, I would be deeply grateful if you would support our launch by purchasing the book and leaving an Amazon review. $1.99 e-book during the launch!
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We’re so close to being a #1 best-seller! We’re already a best-seller in four categories and a #1 “New Release” category. So we’re moving up and it’s so exciting! Thanks for your support over the years! I so appreciate you!
Because sometimes the greatest legacy we leave isn’t what happened to us.
It’s what we choose to do with our story.
Namasté,
Sandy Krzyzanowski
Better Day Yoga, LLC
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Brooklyn Park, MN 55443-3990
(612) 708 6900
Coming up in August:
THE BRAVE FAMILIES SUMMIT AUGUST 5-6, 2026 12-5 PM CST
You’re Not Alone In This
If you’ve ever felt like your family’s story doesn’t fit the mold—you’re not alone.
So many families carry hard moments quietly: grief, divorce, disability, adoption, identity, healing from trauma. Not because something is wrong with them, but because no one ever showed them a safe place to talk about it.
That’s why I’m honored to be part of the Brave Families Book Summit (August 5–6, 2026)—a free live virtual event bringing together 25 courageous authors from the book Brave Families: The Ultimate Guide to Long-Lasting, Loving Relationships.
This 2-day event is designed to help you:
✔ feel less alone in what your family is facing
✔ hear real stories from people who’ve lived it
✔ walk away with practical tools you can use right away
In my session, I’ll be sharing what the Kaiser Permanente adverse childhood experiences (ACE) study covers and help families counteract these experiences.
If this has been on your heart—even quietly—this is a beautiful place to start.
👉 Save your free spot here: https://stream.vibrantfamilyeducation.com/bfs-event-080526
