Lit review
When I left my abusive relationship I found it difficult to feel sensations happening in my body. This book helped me feel more grounded in my body and open to feeling senses that had been dulled to protect me from abuse. Dissociation had been my coping mechanism during the abuse, shielding me from the trauma but also numbing my senses. It left me feeling reactive and helpless. I struggled to reconnect with my body’s sensations. This read was a lifeline. It helped me ground myself, reawaken dulled sensations, and rediscover the pleasure of living and trusting fully. That’s not to say that I don’t still struggle with feeling present in my body, but being able to recognize that feeling and understand that I can come back to myself is everything.