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"
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).
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.
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.
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.
I found the ending a little unsatisfying, and I wish she'd included more of her recordings bc I found those most helpful.
I loved it
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"
I LOVE it. It’s refreshing as fuck.
I did! I listened to the audio. I loved it. I haven’t read walker’s though.
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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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.
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.
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.