What happened to you?

••• this is a good one.

Recommended by my therapist, & commented on by many who have seen me reading it - it's a good read. Tough at times, breaks needed, but a good read.

"Have you ever wondered "Why did I do that?" or "Why can't I just control my behavior?" Others may judge our reactions and think, "What's wrong with that person?" When questioning our emotions, it's easy to place the blame on ourselves; holding ourselves and those around us to an impossible standard. It's time we started asking a different question.

Through deeply personal conversations, Oprah Winfrey and renowned brain and trauma expert Dr. Bruce Perry offer a groundbreaking and profound shift from asking “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”"

••• anyone who has experienced trauma (yes, seeing your child critically ill, on a ventilator, being poked & prodded, in an ICU, waiting during surgery, etc. all absolutely counts as trauma!) can & will relate to this book, & the conversations brought up within it.

Tough to read at times, but so far very educational, informing, & inspiring.

I'm not done yet, in fact I've just started... but definitely one worth recommending.

Available on Amazon, Chapters/ Indigo, Barnes & Noble, probably wherever books are sold.

Let me know what you think if you pick it up. Maybe we can start a Beyond the Beads Book Club (hah! Who has the time!?... Nice thought though!)