First published 2022
Stephanie Foo is living the dream, with a coveted radio producer job and a loving partner. But beneath the surface, she's plagued by panic attacks and debilitating sadness. Diagnosed with complex PTSD, Foo uncovers the root of her struggles: years of abandonment, abuse, and neglect from her own parents. Determined to heal, she delves into scientific research, innovative therapies, and personal history, returning to her immigrant community in search of answers. Powerful and hopeful, Foo's journey shows that true recovery isn't about moving on, but learning to live with the weight of the past.
Genres: mental-health, abuse, autobiography, mental-illness, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, self-discovery
Setting: California, Malaysia, New York, San Jose
352 pages · Hardcover · Ballantine Books
Content warnings: abuse, anxiety, depression, mental-illness