What Happened to You?
By Dr. Bruce Perry & Oprah Winfrey
Get ready to be blown away, reopen and heal some wounds, laugh, cry, and simply be amazed at this masterpiece. This gem is not a light read. It is heavy and you will need a pen, note pad, and a box of kleenex. I started this book July 2021 and let me tell you it took me down for the rest of 2021. One chapter took me 3 months to process, 3 whole months of staring at myself in the mirror and crying.
I know you're wondering, why read a book that makes you sad? Why would you reopen wounds? Why look back when you can move forward? Reading this was very emotional for me but it took me a few steps closer to my TRUTH, and for that it is a work of art. It has helped me face my reality in a very honest way. I feel as though revisiting my past for a few months made my future very clear. I will not tell you to read this if you are looking for a quick fix or a miracle in your life but READ THIS if you are dedicated to doing the work of healing and becoming a better you.
So, what happened to you? Were you abused as a child, did you experience trauma growing up, or did you grow up in a non loving, non nurturing environment? Whatever happened to you molded you in some way and most of us never take the time to process who we are. Reading this book is like sitting front row in your own movie about your life and dissecting the pieces that made you who you are.
My favorite gems from this book are the diagrams and small test throughout the book. It really made me feel like I was apart of Dr. Perry's research team. He is so insightful and the way he is able to break down how the brain works and how we process trauma is brillant. It took me months to process some of the truths I learned from this book because the test were so accurate and undeniable.
The end of this book amazed me because not only did it break me down, it built me back up. It switched from "what happened to you?", then to, "how to heal from what happened to you". Oprah came through with some enlightenment in that special way that she does and it sealed the deal, I was inspired.
After reading this book I feel like my "self help" genre of books is on pause for a while. I'm ready to read light, lol. There is nothing wrong with seeking self help, self improvement, or healing but for me apart of my journey is learning to have fun again. I learned from this book that it is ok to get out of your head and just live! I have spent the last 5 years of my life dedicated to self improvement and figuring out how to live a drama free, intentional, and have a peaceful life. I am finally in a good space! [PRAISE BREAK] I finished this book in January and started 2022 ready to make best of the rest of my life.
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