About | Dr Michael Haggstrom Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Trauma Expert

GROWING UP WITH TRAUMA

My mother radiated joy and kindness. She was always willing to extend a compassionate hand to those in need.

My biological father presented a charming face in public, but he was an entirely different person within the walls of our home. He was a violent narcissist who kept us in constant fear and submission.

When I was 7 years old, we escaped in the middle of the night to find refuge, well beyond the reach of my sadistic father.

But tragically a few months later, both my mother and my baby brother's lives were taken. They were buried together in a country grave.

My younger sister and I were orphaned, with no place to call home.

WORK, STUDY, FAMILY & RETURNING TO CANADA

While in France, I worked and completed post-secondary education in the fields of counselling psychology, business and social work.

One of my greatest joys while living in France was in teaching large groups practical life skills in how to heal trauma and thrive in their relationships.

In 1997, I returned back to Canada with my family and we made Calgary our home, where I opened up a private counselling centre "The Professional Institute for Health, Wellness & Success Inc."

RAISING FOUR CHILDREN

In 2011, I became a full-time single parent which left us struggling to recover from the heart-break we all experienced as a family.

Despite those challenges, I can truly say that my greatest achievement is having raised and launched my four amazing children. I am so proud of each of them.