"With courage and compassion, Megan Lindahl Goodrich has shared a journey that is seldom given voice." - Linda Kelsey, Actress

From battling a devastating childhood illness to unearthing untold trauma, this healing memoir is one of resilience and transformation.

"There are some things that I still don't understand," I began, "but at the age eleven, I largely lost the ability to walk, talk, read, and write."

Determined to bury the painful memories and overcome fear, author Megan Lindahl Goodrich immerses herself in premed studies, chasing the parallel version of herself unaffected by illness.

However, the haunting echoes of trauma refuse to be silenced.

Faced with another trauma, Megan confronts her deepest fears. EMDR therapy becomes her lifeline, guiding her through the labyrinth of hidden memories and facilitating the process of healing.

In this memoir about healing from trauma, readers will be captivated by

• a raw exploration of processing childhood trauma through resilience and therapeutic intervention.
• an inspiring narrative of healing in the vibrant landscape of Thailand,
  a showcase of the power of vulnerability
• a redefinition of life's possibilities.
  

Captivating, honest, and hopeful, Beyond Terminal is a testament to reclaiming life and learning to live in the moment.

Megan Lindahl Goodrich is a writer, teacher, and community activist who is passionate about children, education, and wellness.

During her free time, she likes hanging out with her husband, Dan, and their two children. She also enjoys connecting with friends and reading. If she's not in Minnesota, chances are she's skiing down a mountain or hiking a trail in Colorado.

"With courage and compassion, Megan Lindahl Goodrich has shared a journey that is seldom given voice. In recounting the story of her childhood trauma and her unflinching path to healing, Megan has given us a window not only into what it feels like to be a child in such circumstances, but a vision of hope and recovery that is palpable. Beyond Terminal is a riveting story. But, even more, it is a book that embodies hope for anyone who's ever experienced trauma, as well as an insightful guide for their friends, families, and health professionals." -–Linda Kelsey, actress

"A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the individualized nature of healing. In this brave and illuminating memoir, Megan Lindhal Goodrich has generously shared her own long, arduous, and ultimately successful journey to health and wholeness. Some mysterious and chronic illnesses do not respond to the treatments of Western medicine alone. Many different approaches may be—perhaps should be—integrated in the effort to reconnect mind, body and spirit for optimal wellbeing. The myriad options available—together with the unique needs of mind, body and spirit as they interact and are stressed in chronic illness—can cause confusion. The patience and endurance required for reaching wholeness can lead to discouragement. Self-knowledge and courage are essential to charting one's own path forward, but are hard-won. Megan's example of perseverance and growing self-trust shows it is possible to prevail and to end up healthy, happy and wise. Beyond Terminal is a hopeful book, and it is a gripping read as well." -—Penny George, PsyD, co-chair of the George Family Foundation

"Megan Goodrich powerfully describes the experience of a child with puzzling symptoms going through a so-called diagnostic odyssey, and its lingering effects. Whether going through the conventional medical system or working with practitioners of complementary therapies, the strain and trauma of such a journey can be enormous. Goodrich movingly captures both the pain and the hope in a way that will resonate with many who have been on or are undergoing something similar."  —Marc Gorelick, MD, pediatrician