It's rare I come across books I feel every person, no matter their life experience or interests, should read. "What Happened To You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing" is one of them.

Traumatic events actually cause distinct behaviors in the brain. Recalling a traumatic episode can make your brain think you are reliving it. The trauma response stems from your brain’s evolved ...

If someone had told me a few years ago that joy was the missing piece in trauma healing, I would have laughed. Or cursed. Probably both. Conventional wisdom says that trauma and joy are opposites — ...