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5.0


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5.0

I don't know that I have ever related to a book more than I did this one. There were times when the author seemed to be describing exactly how I feel or react to something. While this was a tough read for me and made me cry more then a few times it also gave me so much hope and insight. If I could rate it more then 5 stars I would. 

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4.75

I listened to this audiobook which is narrated by the author and includes recordings of therapy sessions. I highly recommend listening to this rather than reading it, but any way is good. Also don’t take all of her own truths or “facts” to heart and explore more recent articles on CPTSD if you are feeling hopeless. This is an incredibly moving and powerful read.

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I don’t rate memoirs because it is someone’s life and it feels wrong to rate someone’s life. I listened to it on audio and I wish I had the physical copy to annotate at the same time. She was brutally honest about her childhood abuse and about her relationships. Listening to her therapy sessions was extremely insightful. Hearing the connection between physical health and mental health made me want to scream from the rooftops because I have been saying this for years. It’s really nice to hear/read that the shift is happening. I listened to this as a person looking for answers to help with her health. But as social worker, I felt that these are the kind of books I wish we would read in school. Actual testimonies of people’s lives. 

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5.0

Holy shit, this was incredible.

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4.5

heartbreakingly raw and hard to listen to at points. stephanie foo shares some truly horrifying memories.

fascinating approaches to CPTSD
  • some approaches i’m familiar with, some i’ve only day-dreamed about haha. 
  • would love to approach conversation in a Nathan Fielder’s “the rehearsal” way lol. gave me some sold things to bring to my therapist when i have one. made me reconsider the way i interact in conversations. 

very informative, kept coming back to the body and physiological responses to trauma, as the title suggests.
  • lots of information regarding generational trauma and how it effects people of color. 
  • i was particularly intrigued by the
    rat study about generational trauma

cringy / cheesy at some points, as is the nature with healing books. some eyeroll moments where the author acknowledges very briefly but very obviously obligatorily her class privileges to be able to access this type of care. ultimately helpful for me as a reader, though, to see what type of healing is possible (?) even though it definitely feels out of reach rn. 

truly moving and hopeful.  

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4.25


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3.75

I think this is a great alternative to some popular books on how PTSD can affect our bodies. It feels incredibly personal, but I'm thankful for the author letting us into their life through such an intimate retelling. I related to a lot as someone with chronic illness and trauma, but specifically this really helped me understand those I love who have C-PTSD. 

Definitely make sure you read content warnings before reading! While I know this is realistic because it is a retelling of the author's experiences, it can be a bit shocking to listen-especially if you resonate with some of the experiences. 

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