The Grimmest of Fairy Tales

Tammy Casselson, Anastasia Sagris-Desmond

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English

Hope Publishing Company (IL)
22 May 2025

Memoirs; Violence in society; Social, group or collective psychology; Coping with personal problems

The Grimmest of Fairy Tales, a collaboration between Tammy Casselson and Anastasia Sagris-Desmond, combines lived experience and professional voices to elevate, amplify and legitimise Family Violence survivors' experience (in particular coercive control) so that it is seen and heard.

Tammy shares a harrowing, and sadly too familiar, story of a promised fairy tale life that turned into a complete nightmare. This book offers hope, healing and resources for Family and Domestic Violence Survivors. It is a reminder that recovery is possible, even though the path isn't always linear.

This lived experience exposes the manipulative tactics of abusers, including coercive control (financial, emotional, legal, systems, religious) and post-separation abuse, emphasising that the perpetrator alone is responsible for their choices. It highlights red flags and supports the reader to recognise them, offer true allyship, and understand the devastating impact of secondary trauma when survivors are not heard or believed.

Intimate Partner Violence affects everyone - regardless of background, religion, or community. We all have a role to play in ending it. It's time to shatter the silence and the shame.

By: Tammy Casselson, Anastasia Sagris-Desmond
Imprint: Hope Publishing Company (IL)
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 308g
ISBN: 9781764025720
ISBN 10: 1764025725
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 22 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tammy Casselson is an author, educator, and advocate dedicated to empowering individuals to recognise their strengths and live fulfilling lives with compassion and agency. With over 30 years of experience in the vocational education and training (VET) and dual education sectors, building resilience and fostering well-being, and teaching trauma-informed mindfulness and meditation techniques. Her expertise lies in helping individuals navigate challenges and cultivate inner resources for growth.In ""The Grimmest of Fairy Tales,"" Tammy draws upon her lived experience and professional expertise to shed light on the insidious nature of coercive control and its devastating effects on families. With a powerful blend of memoir and practical guidance, she exposes the red flags of family violence, legitimises the experiences of victim-survivors, and offers a roadmap to healing and safety.In 2023, Tammy was awarded a prestigious VSA VET International Practitioner Fellowship. Her applied research continues alongside the implementation of Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing in Australian Dual Sector Education to enhance mental health, resilience, and performance for teachers, staff, and students. As a passionate advocate for survivors of domestic violence, Tammy works to raise awareness and drive meaningful change.For 23 years, Melbourne, Victoria, has been Tammy's home. She cherishes the city's vibrant culture and feels grateful for the opportunities it has provided her and her children. South Africa will always be in her heart; she is proudly South African-born. For her, it will always be the most beautiful country with the warmest people.Connect with Tammy on Amazon and follow her for updates on her writing and advocacy work. ""The Grimmest of Fairy Tales"" is a call to action, a beacon of hope, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Get your copy today and join the movement to end family violence.You can also find Tammy at www.tammycasselson.com