Stephanie Foo chronicles her transition from a high-functioning radio producer to a patient diagnosed with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. After uncovering the history of physical and emotional abuse within her family, Foo investigates the physiological impact of long-term trauma on the brain and nervous system. She documents her experimentation with various therapeutic interventions, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, internal family systems, and forest bathing. Her research examines how C-PTSD manifests in marginalized communities and looks at the generational cycles of trauma shaped by the immigrant experience.
Readers interested in the intersection of mental health and neuroscience will find a technical breakdown of how the body stores stress. The text serves those seeking a realistic look at long-term management rather than a permanent cure for psychological scars. It is for people navigating their own trauma recovery or those supporting family members with similar histories. Readers finish the book with a clearer understanding of specific clinical tools and the patience required to reshape one’s own mental architecture and family narrative.
- Published
- 2022
- Language
- EN
