I Tried to Be Normal, But It Was Taken is an interactive experience blending raw storytelling, humor found in the darkness, and practical, deceptively simple, 3-Minute, neuro-science inspired, stress-management methods you can use immediately.

And then, there's a wildly unexpected chapter as a comedy stripper.

Here's the twist: you don't need a dramatic past to benefit from the data-backed, outrageous tools. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, triggered, stuck, anxious, or simply shaped by life's challenges, this book is for you. Frannie takes us on a juicy ride playing all the characters, as she turns Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder into Post-Traumatic Joy Overload through methods that shift serious stress management into fun.

You'll discover how to:

• Interrupt old patterns in real time

• Reframe painful experiences

• Calm your body and mind in minutes

• Turn everyday struggles into strength, meaning, and even joy.

Blending heartfelt honesty with irreverent humor, Frannie shares her journey through PTSD, cancer, grief, loss, and unexpected twists—and finds the gift in every challenge. Her voice is intimate, refreshingly real, and wonderfully mischievous—like sitting down with the funniest friend you know, the one who tells the truth and somehow makes you laugh while your heart quietly heals. Perfect for those looking for:

• Stress relief

• Emotional healing

• Personal growth

• Mindset transformation

• Trauma recovery

• Nervous system regulation

• Humor with heart

• Self-empowerment

*3-Minute Clickable Video Links are embedded throughout the book. If any technical issues arise, simply Copy and Paste the following YT channel link into your browser, and scroll for the Matching Title in the Playlist.

youtube.com/@ITriedToBeNormal

Audio Engineer-Mathew Everingham

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.