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My Body, My Home: A Radical Guide to Resilience and Belonging
My Body, My Home is a guide, a meditation, a tender opportunity, and a journey back home to yourself.
It's an invitation to rewrite the stories of your body, explore embodied ways of being and uncover how deeply you belong to yourself, others and the universe.
May this book be a refuge to marvel at the nuance and complexity that makes you remarkably human.
It's an invitation to rewrite the stories of your body, explore embodied ways of being and uncover how deeply you belong to yourself, others and the universe.
May this book be a refuge to marvel at the nuance and complexity that makes you remarkably human.
160 pages, Paperback
Published October 6, 2020
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October 25, 2020
I pre-ordered this tiny magic (work) book as soon as it was available, many months ago. Tonight it was finally the right time to go through it. I will have to come back to actually respond to the prompts, but I thoroughly enjoyed the first read.
Ever since I read Audre Lorde’s essay where she states: “The white fathers told us: I think, therefore I am. The black goddess within each of us - the poet - whispers in our dreams: I feel, therefore I can be free.” - I have been trying to grasp what she meant. In my tendencies to over-intellectualise my feelings and find a hard, inflexible rational box for them, I’ve been trying to find ways to push back on what I’ve been told I must do. In relation to this, I love the authors’ work that endlessly indulges in feelings. We are invited to take every one of them seriously, to take US very seriously. The way the approach this is so soft and tender, and unlike many similar writings it feels like it’s coming from somewhere closer. Instead of a medical, examining or preaching distance, there is the feeling that we are being held by a trusted person or ideally, even a part of ourselves that finally has the stage.
I am very biased when it comes to this review as I’ve been following the work of the authors for years now. “On being in your body” is a wonderful project, and it’s been significant for me when it comes to reflection and self-acceptance. To me the book reads as a home, a base that holds a big part of their work. It will be a warm presence on my desk to remind me that there is someone out there holding this space for all of us.
Ever since I read Audre Lorde’s essay where she states: “The white fathers told us: I think, therefore I am. The black goddess within each of us - the poet - whispers in our dreams: I feel, therefore I can be free.” - I have been trying to grasp what she meant. In my tendencies to over-intellectualise my feelings and find a hard, inflexible rational box for them, I’ve been trying to find ways to push back on what I’ve been told I must do. In relation to this, I love the authors’ work that endlessly indulges in feelings. We are invited to take every one of them seriously, to take US very seriously. The way the approach this is so soft and tender, and unlike many similar writings it feels like it’s coming from somewhere closer. Instead of a medical, examining or preaching distance, there is the feeling that we are being held by a trusted person or ideally, even a part of ourselves that finally has the stage.
I am very biased when it comes to this review as I’ve been following the work of the authors for years now. “On being in your body” is a wonderful project, and it’s been significant for me when it comes to reflection and self-acceptance. To me the book reads as a home, a base that holds a big part of their work. It will be a warm presence on my desk to remind me that there is someone out there holding this space for all of us.
September 8, 2021
I read the book in one night. It was captivating and had some interesting questions to ask yourself. I’ll definitely come back to this book and answer some of these questions in my journaling prompts.
I loved the illustrations, the font that looked handwritten, and the fact that almost every page had a powerful message that could perfectly be used as a (motivational) quote.
I loved the illustrations, the font that looked handwritten, and the fact that almost every page had a powerful message that could perfectly be used as a (motivational) quote.
December 25, 2021
Could not recommend enough for anyone who feels lost in the world.
October 7, 2021
This is the sweetest, loveliest piece of body medicine anyone could ever want.
100% not my type of reading but I have followed Caitlin for ages on Insta now (from my tarot account natch) and all the tenderness and vulnerability in this book is there in their stream everyday.
100% not my type of reading but I have followed Caitlin for ages on Insta now (from my tarot account natch) and all the tenderness and vulnerability in this book is there in their stream everyday.
November 22, 2020
Amazing piece of art - a must read for all women!
October 25, 2020
So beautiful!
December 12, 2020
It’s frankly impossible for me to say what force moved Victoria Emanuela to write this book, but that absence of understanding doesn’t make the book any less moving. I can honestly say that this is the most poetic book I’ve ever read about self-actualization – even if the entire book doesn’t include a single line of formal verse.
Let us instead look at a passage on p. 92 and let that inform you better than anything I could possible write here: “All that we are is a remarkable collection of every child and adolescent we once were and continue to embody. Helping your inner child heal is an essential part of restoring your relationship to your self, and helps rebuild a foundation of self-compassion and trust.”
I’m sorry I don’t have any of the wounds this book purports to heal. That face certainly renders it less remedial, though no less enjoyable.
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Hudson, NY
12 December 2020
Let us instead look at a passage on p. 92 and let that inform you better than anything I could possible write here: “All that we are is a remarkable collection of every child and adolescent we once were and continue to embody. Helping your inner child heal is an essential part of restoring your relationship to your self, and helps rebuild a foundation of self-compassion and trust.”
I’m sorry I don’t have any of the wounds this book purports to heal. That face certainly renders it less remedial, though no less enjoyable.
RRB
Hudson, NY
12 December 2020
February 23, 2022
This is the tiniest (seriously tiny like less than an hour read) but most tender and warming little read ever
I found it in a coffee shop and I’m not even sure why I got it but it just kinda stuck out to me & I’m so happy that I did because I feel like I’ll keep it easily accessible to reference every now and then. The least tacky “self help” book ever like some can be. I took pictures of a bunch of pages that made me feel reassured and open and warm and grounded and all of the sweet things. Pls grab if you’re in need of some grounding affirmation 🤎
Edit—really only included on my read list because maybe this will make someone intrigued and read it and then also feel even a little more reassured about the human experience like I did
I found it in a coffee shop and I’m not even sure why I got it but it just kinda stuck out to me & I’m so happy that I did because I feel like I’ll keep it easily accessible to reference every now and then. The least tacky “self help” book ever like some can be. I took pictures of a bunch of pages that made me feel reassured and open and warm and grounded and all of the sweet things. Pls grab if you’re in need of some grounding affirmation 🤎
Edit—really only included on my read list because maybe this will make someone intrigued and read it and then also feel even a little more reassured about the human experience like I did
August 27, 2021
There isn't anything in this book that surprised me, but the hand-drawn, inclusive illustrations and hand-written words really spoke to me. The journal prompts are introspective, and some of the affirmations/mantras I can see being really supportive in this journey. Overall, I feel like this is a book to continue to come back to, maybe even open randomly for spontaneous support, and allow it to help me continue to move towards loving my body in whatever shape it takes.
March 31, 2023
This book is the most beautiful love declaration to ourselves, to our bodies, to each other, to life. Reading it felt like one big sigh of relief, sinking more deeply into its tenderness and holding love. It's one to come back to in times of challenge and self-doubt, for those moments where life feels hard or uncaring. I'm grateful for the nurturing container the authors have created. So much love ❤️
February 23, 2025
This book might just be perfect. It's trauma-informed, it has beautiful, inclusive illustrations and words, and provides a lovely balance of challenging unhelpful thoughts and holding space for existing beliefs. I especially love the vocabularies provided and the prompts to encourage healing and spend more time in your body. I will be putting this in my therapy office for clients to flip through and to reference for education!
March 20, 2021
It took me so long to read this because there was just so much to sit with and process and journal about. I finally decided to just finish it up this morning but I think I’ll be coming back to parts of this book over and over as a practice of self keeping ♥️ Victoria and Caitlin are just so wonderful.
January 6, 2022
a wonderful little resource to help you unlearn harmful ways of thinking, doing, and being. you don't realize how much healing you have yet to do until you see goals spelled out in front of you. this is definitely a good text to refer back to, as there are quite a few exercises and tips that are helpful at all stages of life, not just when healing trauma.
September 8, 2023
This is a wonderful book which shows us some thought provoking ways to begin the healing process. I found it comforting and hopeful; and while I believe it contains prompts that can help us at any age, I sincerely wish it had been available when I was a much younger woman. We will not dwell on how long ago that was, but do treat yourself-it’s a gem.
April 20, 2022
So much healing wisdom in these pages. I feel like my brain just had a healing bath. I will definitely be revisiting these pages to work through some of the exercises and just rest and luxuriate in the self love.
June 12, 2022
The illustrations are brave, bold, and vulnerable. The information is important but I wish they would've trusted how much work the illustrations were already doing -- too many words led to busyness on the page.
November 28, 2020
Life changing.
Full review to come.
Full review to come.
December 9, 2020
This must be the most gorgeous book on embodiment ever created. I couldn’t love it more.
January 15, 2021
Beautiful and transformative and a book I’ll return to over and over again for the rest of my days!
January 26, 2021
A beautiful connective guide ❤
February 8, 2021
Reading this brought me immense comfort; and I know I will be reaching out to read it again and again.
March 20, 2021
Reading this book is like giving yourself a tender, loving, accepting hug.
July 1, 2021
A sketch journal about becoming embodied. The form beautifully supports the message.
August 9, 2021
Better than therapy. This is simultaneously meditation and hard work for the reader. An absolute must read.
November 1, 2021
An amazing tool for self care. Will probably keep it in my bag all the time. Gem 💜
November 12, 2021
A beautifully illustrated and tenderly written gift.
May 28, 2022
Really loved this.
August 8, 2023
So sweet and it’s a quick read. I cried almost the whole second half. 🥲 Each page is beautifully illustrated and the text looks like it’s hand written by the illustrator as well.
June 16, 2024
Something to dip in and out of, and return to. Much of the content would be useful for journalling prompts and meditation.
July 5, 2024
Such a gorgeous book about coming home to your body. Can easily be read in a sitting
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