A review by ryliereadss
What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

As someone with PTSD, I was really curious going into this book. Foo does a very good job of explaining the difference between PTSD and complex PTSD. She was very vulnerable when talking about the abuse she suffered as a child and some not very flattering moments she experienced as an adult. I could definitely see someone reading this book and starting their own journey discovering and dealing with their complex PTSD. Her voice is so strong and self aware. I also liked that she recognized her privilege when trying to find treatment for her C-PTSD. Reading about her relationship with her parents was heartbreaking. The ending made me happy though. I would highly recommend this book, especially if you're curious about how trauma can affect our brains because she does a good job explaining that and she cites her sources.
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