Welcome back to A Slice of Empathy podcast. Today we have a very special guest, Pete Cruz, who shares his deeply personal journey of healing and recovery through his powerful memoir, No Tears for Dad, My Path to Forgiveness. This book takes readers through Pete's experiences with childhood trauma and how he found solace and strength through his faith.

Raised in Milpitas, California, Pete holds a bachelor's degree in English from California State University, Sacramento. He has made significant contributions to adult education as a trainer and consultant for the state of California, and is also an award-winning short story writer, editor, and speaker.

In this episode, Pete opens up about his struggles with depression, PTSD, anger management, and chronic pain, challenges that many survivors of trauma will relate to. He discusses the impact of his father's abusive behavior, his journey to forgiveness, and how his faith helped him find a path to peace. Pete's story offers hope and inspiration to those on their own journey of recovery.

Join us as we dive into Pete's story, discuss his journey, and learn valuable insights about forgiveness, healing, and the power of faith. Don't miss this heartfelt and inspiring conversation.

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Email: pete@petecruz.com