It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle

I’m almost finished with this book. I read a lot & have taken several breaks from this to digest it. It’s visceral in how much of a project it is if you wish to apply it to yourself and work through it.

This book is for the adults who are wanting to take a look at your family of origin, and how generational trauma may be impacting your day to day life. This book has an approach that traumatic legacies can be passed down in families over generations including: depression, anxiety, chronic pain, phobias, obsessive thoughts, etc. This book is one that also pairs great with The Body Keeps the Score if you’re familiar with that one.I recommend buying the actual hard copy of this book, there are exercises where you write things down and it’s helpful to have a hard copy. I would say after reading this book, it really just helped me understand myself better. Helped me understand why I may do certain things, or have a certain viewpoint. It builds on the topic of generational trauma, and how we can overcome that. I have loved this book and it’s one I recommend to clients as well if they are wanting to explore topics like this in therapy. It’s very informative, and one that I would say you can’t just casually read.

Breaks down perfectly.

I believe this book/process will be a game-changer for me, and I'm excited to see how it will continue to benefit me in the future.I wanted to express my gratitude for creating such a fantastic, clear and well laid out process to follow and implement. I've recommended it to several friends and family, and I'm confident they'll have the same positive experience.

Excellent book in easy to understand terms.

Good read. Learning lots

This book changed my life. I had gone in circles for many years and could never figure out what was wrong. After reading 3 chapter of this book, I had my answer. I am so glad to have been advised to read this great book. If you have been disconnected from your family for any reason, and especially due to trauma or abuse, read this book and take your time.

Great book, and quality made.