In The Body Keeps the Score, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk explains how trauma changes the nervous system—and why true healing requires more than talk therapy. Drawing from neuroscience, somatic therapies, and clinical insight, this book is essential reading for anyone navigating trauma recovery or supporting those who are.

Trauma doesn’t always come from one big moment. Sometimes it’s the quiet, chronic pain that lingers for years. In this post, we explore how trauma can show up in subtle ways—and why you don’t need a diagnosis or a dramatic story to deserve healing. If you’ve ever wondered, “Was it really trauma?”—this is for you.