This isn’t your typical recovery book list 💯
These are the books that made me stop and go “wait… what the hell have I been told this whole time?” 🧠
Some of these break down addiction in a way that actually makes sense, some go into trauma, and othe...
This one ties so much together 💥 It looks at trauma, addiction, and mental health through the lens of society and environment instead of just blaming the individual 🧠 It really makes you question if the problem is actually you… or something bigger
This one calls out a lot of the stuff mainstream conversations completely ignore 💭 It talks about real-world struggles and why certain voices get left out, which honestly makes you see things way differently 👀
Hood Feminism
I’ve done a few shadow work journeys using a guidebook before, but Rosen nails it. Whether you’re new to shadow work or not, this book will guide you to where you need in order to heal those wounds, no matter how deep. I’m so thankful for this guideb...
Uncover Your Authentic Self Through Shadow ...
A great text on how to use Buddhism in recovery
Recovery Dharma: Using Buddhist Practices
If you’re struggling with substance use and don’t find AA or NA a good fit for you, try this book. The principals are all about living a mindful life
Refuge Recovery: A Buddhist Path to Recovering from Addiction
This book is filled with all sorts of practical tips to help you cope with an addict. You can pick & choose which ones you'll use. I highly recommend this book!
SMART Recovery Handbook for Family & Friends
For those who are on a spiritual journey, this is the perfect book to aid your healing. It asks all the right questions. It helps you with reflecting/process on past traumas and navigate through any triggers one may have. I highly recommend this jour...
The Shadow Work Journal: Integrate & Transcend
This is the one I recommend if you actually wanna go deep and not just read one book and call it a day 💯 It comes with the main book, plus extra stuff that helps you actually understand and apply it, not just skim it and forget it
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The Freedom Model For Addictions BUNDLE
This book flips the whole script and looks at addiction as something learned, not some permanent disease 🧠 It’s way more compassionate and actually helps you understand what’s going on instead of just labeling yourself 💡
Unbroken Brain: New Way of Understanding Addiction
Written by a neuroscientist who’s actually been through it, so it doesn’t feel preachy or fake 🧠 It explains what’s happening in your brain in a real, honest way without making you feel like you’re broken 💯
Never Enough: Neuroscience & Experience of Addiction
This one really opened my eyes to how trauma isn’t just in your head… it actually lives in your body too 🧠 It helps you understand why certain patterns stick and why things feel so hard to shake sometimes 💭 Definitely one of those books that makes ...
The Body Keeps the Score: Healing Trauma
This one feels way more personal and real than most books in this space 💯 It mixes someone’s actual experience with trauma with real understanding, and it doesn’t come off preachy or fake at all 🙌
