Resources

“I have regularly seen that it is not the pain of grief that damages individuals...but the things they do to avoid that pain.”

If you're going through a tough time with grief, this book is a compassionate friend. Julia Samuel, who is a grief therapist, gently walks you through the emotions that come with loss. She helps you understand that everything you're feeling is valid, and shows that leaning into the pain—instead of trying to push it away—is actually the most courageous and healing thing we can do. It's a book I often come back to and love to recommend.

“Being healed isn’t about feeling nothing. Being healed is about feeling the appropriate emotions at the appropriate times and still being able to come back to yourself. That’s just life.”

This is a raw and honest memoir about what it's like to heal from complex trauma. Stephanie Foo shares her story with heart, exploring how her past impacted her as an adult. It's a book that validates the journey, showing that healing isn't about being "fixed," but about rediscovering your sense of self and learning to feel at home in your own skin again.

"Mourning is the price we pay for having the courage to love others". 

This book is beautiful. It's an intimate look at love, loss, and how we face death, written by two therapists reflecting on their own final journey together. Reading it feels like having a deeply personal conversation about life’s biggest questions. It's a powerful reminder that loving someone is a courageous act and that finding comfort in those connections is what matters.

"You cannot stop ADHD symptoms by trying harder. In fact, the added pressure will often make those symptoms worse. The only things that help are acceptance and support."

This is an honest guide for anyone with an adult ADHD diagnosis or their loved ones. The authors tackle the everyday reality of living with ADHD, using humour and personal stories to help let go of shame and find self-acceptance. It’s a relatable book that gives a clear look at common symptoms like time blindness, and it offers really useful advice for living with ADHD and improving relationships.

"Anger serves as a signal that one is being hurt, experiencing a violation of rights, or having unmet needs"

Our relationships can sometimes feel so difficult, and this classic book can really help. It encourages looking at anger not as a problem, but as a messenger telling us that something needs our attention. Harriet Lerner gives a clear way to explore what’s happening in relationships and offers practical ways to move from conflict to a more authentic connection.

"I am fearful and hopeful and shameful. I worry that I am empty, or that I am full of the wrong things. I worry that I am disappearing, eroding, failing. I do not know what to do with all these feelings. I only want to be a mother. Why is that so easy for some people and so hard for others? "

These collection of essays are incredibly authentic. Emilie Pine writes with courage about topics like fertility struggles and sexual violence. When reading her words, there is a sense of validation and a reminder that our most difficult experiences don’t have to be faced alone. It’s a book that gives permission to feel everything and find your own sense of belonging in the world.

"Whether we realise it or not, it is our woundedness, or how we cope with it, that dictates much of our behaviour. shapes our social habits and informs our ways of thinking."

Gabor Maté’s work invites us to gently explore how our past experiences have shaped our present. In this book, he makes the powerful argument that many health struggles are rooted in emotional pain that we've carried. It’s a compassionate and insightful look at the connection between our trauma, our relationships, and our overall wellbeing. I recommended if you're curious about the deeper patterns in your life.

“Talking about our childlessness and the impact it’s had on our lives without shame or apology. We have a right to be sad. We have a right to our stories.”

If you're navigating the deep grief of involuntary childlessness, Jody Day's book creates a safe space to process the pain and loss of a child-free life. It’s a book with warmth and tools for self-acceptance, encouraging compassion and ways to discover a path forward that feels meaningful.

"The moment you say 'Let Them,' you take your power back. And when you say 'Let Me,' you start living life for you—your dreams, your peace, your values"

The "Let Them Theory" is a simple idea that can be truly life-changing. This book offers a liberating perspective on how to stop trying to control the people and things around us. It's about taking your power back and reclaiming your own peace and energy. It’s valuable if you're ready to set healthier boundaries and start living a life that feels authentic to you.