Explore Wellness with these Books
Navigating a relationship with someone who shows narcissistic traits can be confusing, exhausting, and deeply emotional, especially during divorce or separation. Understanding the patterns and behaviors at play can help you make sense of your experience and feel more grounded in your decisions.
We’ve curated a selection of thoughtful, approachable reads to give you clarity, tools, and perspective so that you may navigate this challenging chapter.
Untamed
by Glennon Doyle
Though not directly about divorce, Glennon Doyle’s memoir is an empowering read for anyone navigating major life changes. In “Untamed,” Doyle shares her journey of personal reinvention, self-discovery, and stepping into a more authentic life. This book can help those contemplating divorce reflect on what it means to live fully and true to oneself.
Rising Strong
by Brené Brown
Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability, shame, and resilience is transformative, especially for someone going through the upheaval of divorce. “Rising Strong” explores the power of getting back up after a fall, embracing vulnerability, and moving through tough times with greater courage and emotional clarity.
Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living
by Pema Chödrön
Chödrön’s teachings on mindfulness, self-compassion, and acceptance are incredibly helpful during challenging life transitions like divorce. “Start Where You Are” provides tools to deal with difficult emotions and encourages readers to stay present as they navigate change.
The Gifts of Imperfection
by Brené Brown
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown is a powerful book about embracing our imperfections and living a more authentic, wholehearted life. Drawing on her research in vulnerability, courage, and shame, Brown offers ten guideposts for cultivating a life of connection, creativity, and self-compassion.
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
by Dr. Kristin Neff
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff explores the transformative power of treating ourselves with kindness and understanding, especially during times of failure or difficulty. Neff, a leading researcher in the field of self-compassion, explains how practicing self-compassion can lead to greater emotional resilience, mental health, and overall well-being.