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The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
by Bessel van der Kolk
A necessary book for anyone who's been through any kind of trauma (especially reoccurring trauma) or any mental health workers. This is the first book I've read on the topic that goes into everything to do with trauma from a psychiatric and medical research standpoint rather than just how to "feel better." For anyone who's lived through multiple traumatic events or traumatic upbringing I'll warn though that it's going to be a very triggering read; dont read this one on the train or in a coffee shop unless you're very comfortable with strangers seeing you cry. It took me a year to get through even though it's not incredibly dense because it's just an emotionally hard read. That being said, something being difficult to get through isnt a reason to not try, so everyone should still read this book even if it isn't easy.