Partner book/article recommendations
Hi everyone. The past few years, I have been putting in the work and been making real progress. I'm also very fortunate enough to have met an amazing woman a while ago who has everything i've ever dreamed of in a partner to let me feel safe again.
There's one things that keeps coming up though (not in a bad way): She doesn't know much about things like trauma or depression and even with all the progress I've made, there are still times where I can shut down and i'm not able to completely communicate or express exactly what I am feeling or going through. Still, she is extremely supportive and will sit with me or let me do my own thing until I am ready to fully engage again.
With her being so amazing through my downs, it motivates me to find a way communicate more about my experience.
Recently, she asked me for recommendations on a book or something that she could read to help her better understand Complex PTSD and me. Perfect gift opportunity since she's a reader!
Does anyone here have any great books that they could recommend for a partner that wants to better understand and be there for someone who has CPTSD?
Bonus points if the book or article contains explanations for why I tend to isolate when overwhelmed, don't care for many friends, or struggle with feeling so much guilt towards cutting off my abusive family.
Thanks in advance.