I was physically abused until 16. When I was about 23 they apologised to me about it. I am still struggling with my trauma at age 28 and am working with a psychologist on it. I also took a psychology degree and am educating myself on trauma through reading. Today I expressed my need for them to be more considerate of the trauma I still have and they reluctantly agreed. What is a book both I and my parents can read and discuss on the topic of trauma? My parents were also traumatised in their childhoods. They are from China and I was raised in a western country. I do not have PTSD as far as I am aware but I have a hard time relating to and trusting people, as well as, it seems, a new maladaptive behaviour or belief coming to my awareness every month, so it is hard for me to forgive. My parents are getting older and I’m starting to wonder whether it’s right for me to seek resolution of our ongoing relationship problems at all. I am depressed and suicidal, however, so I am still trying to restore the sense of peace I had before I knew what they were doing was wrong.
by Externaliser
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The Body Keep the Score – the healing of trauma. Good luck! Things will get better as more time has passed if you put in the work. Seek community therapy programs as well and they can help you process what you read in the book