Depending on where one is in their journey, I thought I should mention that this is a great book, but also might not be step 1 if dealing with acute symptoms or are struggling not to feel overwhelmed.

I picked up this book around the same time I started seeing a therapist for what I now understand was complex childhood trauma, and I couldn’t manage the content at the time. I dislike the term “triggered” to describe my experience, but the book was too much to handle until I had some more skills under my belt.

Coming back to it later was an enlightening experience.

By all means start reading this book. If you hit a wall, that’s an important signal and I’d consider seeing a therapist.

YMMV, etc.