Our bodies remember what our minds try to forget. The racing heart when a door slams. The tightening throat during conflict. The inexplicable exhaustion after seemingly minor stress.
“The Body Keeps the Score” validates what many of my clients experience—trauma lives in the body, not just the mind. The book balances unflinching honesty about how trauma shapes us with genuine hope for recovery. I’ve watched clients’ shoulders drop in relief as they realize their physical symptoms aren’t weakness or character flaws but normal responses to abnormal events. The diverse healing approaches described give options beyond traditional talk therapy, acknowledging that words alone can’t always reach wounds stored in the body. This book offers both validation and a roadmap for the journey back to feeling safe in your own skin.
