I just turned 30 a few days ago. My husband just told me he may want a divorce because he feels trapped and is now going on a soul searching months long vacay at the end of December. I have completely lost who I am in this marriage too and at the same want him to come back (no need for advice my therapist has me covered there and I know I’m delulu but also hopeful)
ANYWAY. Can you suggest any books to help me find my way back to myself. Books that changed how you see yourself. Books that remind you of your feminine power. Books that bring hope. Books that remind me that being 30 is perfectly fine.
Literally any book rec is appreciated. Fiction memoir non fiction self help whatevesssss. My life is falling apart and I miss reading.
I have read a loved recently (last year): Cloud Cukoo Land, When Breathe Becomes Air, How to Hold A Cockroach, The Overstory, Brief Flashing of A Phenomenal World, I Who Have Never Known Men
I used to be (STILL AM!) pretty spiritual not religious. so books with that aspect is also appreciated.
by hanbancat
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The Heart’s Invisible Furies, John Boyne
A Psalm For the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers and its sequel, A Prayer For the Crown Shy really helped me during a difficult time and should hopefully meet your criteria.
There is a strength inside you that no one can take away and I believe you will find it again. I wish you all the best in your journey.
I love Women Who Run With The Wolves
Also
When Women Were Dragons
Highly suggest you read them while on retreat if you can. I used to do a silent retreat a couple times a year, very clarifying for me, and that may be what you need rn
The Power by Naomi Alderman
The Days of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante
Brene Brown the gifts of imperfections. Changed my life really. Her other books are great too, but the earlier ones were more about women, and less about corporate leadership