05/01/2026
“What happened to you?” is only part of the story. The deeper question is: “How is your body still holding onto it?” 💭
If you’ve ever felt like your reactions don’t quite make sense—or like you know you’re safe, but your body doesn’t believe it—you’re not alone. This is something many people experience after trauma.
A book I often recommend is What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo. It’s not just a memoir—it’s an honest, deeply relatable exploration of living with complex PTSD and figuring out how to heal when the path isn’t clear.
Foo shares her real, messy journey through therapy, relationships, and self-discovery, while also breaking down what’s happening in the brain and body. It’s validating, eye-opening, and a reminder that healing isn’t linear—and it doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s version.
✨ Takeaway: Healing isn’t about “fixing” yourself—it’s about learning to understand your patterns, listen to your body, and create safety from the inside out. Corrective experiences through the right type of therapy and with the support of safe people are also part of the healing process.
If you’re doing this kind of work (or thinking about starting), this book can feel like a companion along the way.
📖 *What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma*
