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Behind the Facemask - A Gritty Memoir of Trauma, Addiction, Anger, Fatherhood, and Redemption By Anthony James Hodel Raw, unfiltered, and ultimately hopeful, Behind the Facemask is a survivor's memoir and a practical field guide for anyone rebuilding after childhood trauma, addiction, rage, and high-conflict relationships. Anthony James Hodel takes you inside the ""circus life"" years-fast money, faster mistakes-and into the quiet, ordinary work of repair: learning to regulate anger, co-parent without drama, show up for kids, and live with integrity on the days without applause. Part confession, part playbook, the book weaves street-level stories with short notes from psychologist Dr. Dwyer on trauma, attachment, anger, and repair. Hodel speaks directly to men's mental health and fatherhood: how shame hides, how anger becomes a drug, how dopamine drives the next bad decision-and how exercise, service, accountability, and steady routines create sustainable highs that heal instead of harm. What readers get inside - Survivor's truth: candid scenes of abuse, addiction, courtrooms, and consequences-told with compassion, not excuses. - Fatherhood, real life: love across distance, co-parenting in conflict, and the long work of earning trust back. - Tools that work: boundaries that hold, repair scripts, emotional regulation, ""parallel-parenting"" moves that lower heat. - A psychologist's lens (Dr. Dwyer): why the brain chases relief, what attachment injuries do to adults, and how to repair safely. - The dopamine chapter: shifting from destructive ""hits"" (sex, steroids, anger) to sustainable chemistry (training, breath work, service, routine). - The turning point: ""When I Chose Calm""-choosing outcome over ego and proving change under pressure. Perfect for readers who... - are healing from childhood trauma or navigating addiction recovery - want anger management that's practical, not preachy - are co-parenting or rebuilding trust with kids and partners - prefer a gritty voice that still delivers concrete, repeatable steps Benefits you can use today - Plain-language strategies to de-escalate, apologize well, and set clean boundaries - A ""dopamine menu"" to replace destructive habits with training, service, and structure - Small, repeatable routines that turn intent into trust-one Tuesday at a time Positioning & comps Memoir - Men's Mental Health - Substance Abuse & Recovery - Parenting & Co-Parenting - Anger Management - Trauma & Attachment. Readers of The Body Keeps the Score, Can't Hurt Me, Greenlights, and Atomic Habits will recognize the blend of story, science-lite, and actionable steps. Content note Includes references to abuse, addiction, anger, and legal conflict. Offers personal experience and practical ideas; not a substitute for professional care. Quick answers Q: Is this a self-help book or memoir? A: Both-a true story with practical tools you can use. Q: Does it include anger management strategies? A: Yes-de-escalation, repair scripts, boundaries, and routines. Q: Is there a psychologist's perspective? A: Brief notes from Dr. Dwyer explain trauma, attachment, and repair. Q: What makes it different? A: Gritty honesty + clear steps (including a dopamine chapter) you can apply today. Take the mask off. Keep it off. Start again.

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