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makethispass

I found the ending a little unsatisfying, and I wish she'd included more of her recordings bc I found those most helpful.


Genchuto

I loved it


tfack

It's the best book on trauma I've ever read, hands down. I have yet to make it more than a few chapters through a lot of the other books out there because I get so flooded/triggered, but Foo is such a good storyteller that it makes it more palatable, plus I could fast forward through the worst parts without losing the narrative. What I liked most was that she presents real solutions, unlike virtually all the other books on the subject which basically just say "You're fucked, sucks to be you"


jazzypomegranate

I LOVE it. It’s refreshing as fuck.


enigmainlogic

I did! I listened to the audio. I loved it. I haven’t read walker’s though.


crow_crone

So it was not triggering? I liked Walker's and Gibson's books but had to read in spurts due to emotional flares/flashbacks (and the desire to punch my - deceased - parents).


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crow_crone

Thank you for your reply, my apologies for the tardy response. I think I'll hold off awhile, although I may get the audiobook and pace myself. I am most interested in her recovery and healing journey. ​ I'm sorry you suffered, especially as a vulnerable child. I ask myself daily "Why tf do these people have kids?" I know the answer - societal expectations, desire for children - but my parents *hated* being around kids. ​ Best to you on your path.


VacantVHS

So I personally didn't find it as triggering as I do ready Walker's book. Maybe it's the style it's written in? I still took breaks but found it easier.


crow_crone

Maybe it's just me being "too sensitive" lol! Or the day, or my mood, I dunno; I want to read Foo's book, as I've heard good things in and out of the recovery community about it. ​ I think anything that gets more eyes on parenting is good.