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Books and tools for survivors, advocates, and anyone walking the road of trauma recovery.

Drawing on her own story and years of clinical, trauma-informed practice, Toni writes to give survivors — and the people who support them — real tools for healing.

A guide to relationships after trauma

The Freedom Code is not just a book — it's a lifeline. This compassionate guide walks survivors of trafficking and exploitation through the often-confusing terrain of relationships after trauma, offering tools to heal, trust yourself, and build relationships that feel safe and empowering.

The Five Core Tenets of the Freedom Code:

  1. Safety First — Trust yourself before trusting others

  2. Boundaries Are Your Birthright

  3. Trust Is Earned, Not Owed

  4. Love Should Feel Safe, Not Conditional

  5. Self-Agency — You are the author of your own story

With personal stories, survivor-centered exercises, trauma-informed guidance, and reflection prompts, readers are led through a journey of emotional restoration — whether working through romantic relationships, friendships, family conflict, workplace boundaries, or their relationship with themselves.

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In this groundbreaking expanded edition, Toni provides a compassionate, comprehensive guide for survivors of trafficking and those who support them. Drawing from her own experience as a survivor and her extensive expertise in trauma-informed care, she offers tools and strategies to navigate the healing journey with courage and resilience — including the neuropsychology of trauma and evidence-based techniques like TBRI and EMDR.

Key highlights:

  • Practical tools for managing triggers, building resilience, and self-compassion

  • Trauma-informed insight into how trauma impacts the mind and body

  • Real stories of strength, transformation, and hope

 

Who it's for: Survivors, advocates, therapists, and anyone seeking to understand trauma recovery.

If you're a survivor, an advocate, a counselor, or someone supporting a loved one through recovery, Toni's books offer practical guidance rooted in real-life experience and professional insight. Healing is possible, and you don't have to do it alone.

All Books Available on Amazon

TONI MCKINLEY, L.L.C.

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Austin, TX 78717

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