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10 Self-Healing Books on My Healing Wishlist - For Moms Who Feel Burned Out Too

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I'm a tired mom in the burnout phase and I haven't read all these yet tbh. I made this list after 2am research, reading reviews from other moms with mom rage and generational trauma. These are on my healing wishlist because therapy is expensive and I...
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My Starting Line (Books I'm Buying First)

 
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I haven't read this yet. Added because I've been looking for a book that explains the connection between stress and body aches. Planning to read it slowly and take notes. Excited to start.
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
 
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Haven't read this one yet but added because I keep seeing it recommended for people pleasers. I'm planning to read the chapter about family boundaries first next month and take notes. Added here so I remember to get it.
Buku Import Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover
 
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I haven't read this yet but added it because I've been trying to build small morning habits and keep hearing about the 1% rule. Planning to start with the chapter about habit stacking next month and take notes. Adding here so I don't forget.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good
 
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Haven't started this one yet. Saved here because I've been overthinking other people's reactions a lot and a friend said this book helped her let go. Added to my list to read slowly and take notes.
The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions
 
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I haven't read this yet. Added to my list because I want to learn how to set healthier boundaries with family. Planning to start next month and go chapter by chapter.
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

Next Level - For Deeper Healing (After the First 5)`New Section

These are for after I finish the first 5. More intense but so many therapists recommend these for mom burnout + generational trauma.
 
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I haven't used this workbook yet but added it alongside the main book. Planning to use it next month to actually write down notes and exercises instead of just reading. Added here so I do the work, not just read.
Workbook on The Body Keeps the Score
 
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I haven't read this yet but added it because I've been curious about how family patterns pass down. I've heard the chapter about inherited family trauma is eye-opening. Planning to read it slowly next month and highlight.
It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes
 
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I haven't read this edition yet but saved it here for my Section 2 about family healing. I've been trying to understand emotional distance in family. Planning to start with the chapter about healing fantasies next month.
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
 
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I haven't read this yet but added it because I've been feeling burned out and tired a lot lately. A lot of women in my online group said the part about completing the stress cycle helped them. Planning to read it next month.
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle
 
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I haven't read this yet but added it because it was recommended as a more gentle follow-up to The Body Keeps the Score. I like that it's written as a conversation. Planning to read it next month and take notes about childhood experiences.
What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma