I've read MANY books since I've started my journey almost 5 years ago. It's been eye-opening in so many ways, but this book here has given me so much clarity and explanation for my elevated cortisol levels that no doctor has been able to. I've been thinking it's all been related to the immense amount of stress I've dealt with ALL my life, and I'm tired and no longer want it. I've highlighted way too many places, but things that I've heard in my relationship with God have led me to DESIRE to break the cycle. I'm currently not talking to my mother AGAIN, but it's the longest I've gone because I'm tired. It's always my fault, and I know she thinks the same way, like I think it's her fault. This book has really helped me realize that it's our family dynamics and system that is broken. It's sad, but I'm hopeful that at some point, we will be able to come together and heal together. Who knows when, but for the meantime, I don't have guilt that I've given myself space to not feel stressed by my lack of communication. I'm just tired of being stressed.
The book tends to be repetitive in certain chapters, but then the author adds more information. I'm so glad to recommend this source to others in need of healing. We're not alone.