A Trauma-Informed Guide to Resilience, Healing, and Purpose
 
RYZE is more than a memoir—it’s a roadmap for rebuilding the self after adversity.
 
In this Second Edition, author and behavioral health strategist Larry Carroll Jr. expands on his original story of survival, self-discovery, and transformation to deliver a deeper, more intentional guide for healing and growth. This updated digital edition reflects years of lived experience, academic study, and community-based work—bridging personal narrative with practical, trauma-informed tools.
 
Through honest reflection and accessible frameworks, RYZE explores how early life experiences shape behavior, mindset, and identity—and how intentional practices can interrupt cycles of trauma. Readers are introduced to the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, learning how emotional, physical, mental, social, financial, spiritual, occupational, and environmental health work together to support lasting change.
 
This Second Edition includes:
 
Expanded reflections and clarity on key life lessons
New insights informed by behavioral health and trauma research
Practical tools for self-regulation, accountability, and resilience
A refined structure aligned with the Ryze Above ecosystem
 
Written for readers who are ready to move beyond survival and into alignment, RYZE invites you to take ownership of your healing, honor your past without living in it, and rise—intentionally.
 
Trauma isn’t your fault. Healing is your responsibility.
This is your invitation to Be Real. Be Relentless. Ryze Above.