“You are not broken. You are human.”
These words from Seth Eisenberg’s new book, Let It Out: A Guide to Emotional Release, Healing, and Connection, encapsulate its powerful message. Informed by decades of experience and inspired by a groundbreaking weekend retreat in Liberty City, Miami, Let It Out is a heartfelt, hands-on guide to feeling again—deeply, honestly, and together.
A Legacy of Love and Bonding
The book is dedicated to Dr. Daniel Casriel, a visionary psychiatrist whose work emphasized the biological necessity of love and connection. Casriel’s insight—that “emotional isolation is the most painful experience in human existence”—guides the entire journey of Let It Out. Through practices rooted in his bonding theory, Eisenberg shows how healing happens when people stop pretending and start feeling, not alone, but in community.
A Gift Made Possible
The book is also dedicated to Elizabeth R. Koch and the Unlikely Collaborators Foundation, whose belief in emotional healing for underserved communities helped bring the Let It Out weekend to life. Koch’s support made possible a gathering of 23 participants—many of them veterans, many formerly homeless—who came together at a supportive housing complex to scream, sob, breathe, connect, and reclaim their voices.
“Grief is what love becomes when it has nowhere to go.”
The book blends narrative and guidance, taking readers into the heart of that unforgettable weekend. From the opening moments in the circle to the final words—“I am still here”—Let It Out is filled with powerful quotes, sepia-toned illustrations, and profound honesty. Readers are invited to take part, with journaling prompts, somatic exercises, and safety notes that reflect trauma-informed care.
Photos and Stories That Speak Volumes
The book features poignant illustrations: a candle lighting the circle, participants holding space for one another, and group moments in front of the Miami skyline. These visuals, like the text, underscore that healing isn’t abstract. It’s human. It’s raw. It’s beautiful.
One participant, Thomas, shared: “I buried three people before I ever learned how to say I love you.” His story, like many others, becomes a vessel for the reader’s own reflection and healing.
More Than a Book—A Lifeline
Whether read alone, with a therapist, or in a healing circle, Let It Out offers a map back to the parts of ourselves we’ve learned to silence. For parents, veterans, survivors, and anyone ready to feel again, this book is more than a read—it’s a lifeline.
“May you remember your voice. May you reclaim your right to feel. May you find your way back to love—again and again.”
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