Traumatic experiences are boundary experiences that have the power to destroy and emotionally cripple individuals. However, traumas can also allow for personal growth. The transformative power of traumatic experiences can open the door to the spiritual dimension and help us become more mature and wise. The renowned Jungian analyst Ursula Wirtz provides insight into her many years of psychotherapeutic practice with severely traumatized individuals. Through case reports and examples from mythology, poetry, and literature, she demonstrates that there are paths out of the devastation following the traumatic "soul murder." A book that opens horizons of hope for those affected and the people who support them.