Below are some readings that may help in your healing journey. If you buy any, consider supporting an independent bookstore.

LIFE VISION

Brooks, A. & Winfrey, O. (2023). Build the life you want: The art and science of getting happier.

Hendricks, G. (2009). The big leap: Conquer your hidden fear and take life to the next level.

Ruiz, M. (1997). The four agreements.

Vanzant, I. (2018). Acts of Faith.

SELF-RECOVERY & CARE

Adeeyo, O. (2022). Self-care for black women: 150 ways to radically accept and prioritize your mind, body and soul.

Glover Tawwab, N. (2021). Set boundaries, find peace: A guide to reclaiming yourself.

hooks, b. (1993). Sisters of the yam: Black women and self-recovery.

hooks, b. (2002). Communion: The female search for love.

RELATIONSHIPS, TRAUMA

Black, C. (2018). Repeat after me: A workbook for adult children overcoming dysfunctional family systems.

Gibson, L. (2015). Adult children of emotionally immature parents: How to heal from distant, rejecting, self-involved parents.

Gutierrez, N. (2022). The pain we carry: Healing from complex-PTSD for people of color.

Levine, A. & Heller, R. (2010). Attached: The new science of adult attachment.

Maté, G. (2003). When the body says no: Exploring the stress-disease connection.

Perry, B. & Winfrey, O. (2021). What happened to you?: Conversations on trauma, resilience and healing.

Van Der Kolk, B. (2014). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind and body in the healing of trauma.

Williams, T. (2009). Black pain: It just looks like we’re not hurting.