The experiences that lead to trauma can also be hugely diverse. Some people have trauma from one specific, extreme incident, while others are traumatised by thousands of seemingly smaller, but still affecting, events over a course of time. Marginalised people will often experience systemic trauma, as a result of a lifetime of engaging with systems that treat them as Other; for example, a Black person can be traumatised after many years of racist microaggressions, even if they have not experienced a singular extreme event. While trauma has many faces, there are also many paths to understanding and recovery. Whether you want to work on your own trauma, help a loved one who is going through their healing process, or simply learn more about how trauma affects the body and brain, there are plenty of books about trauma that have delved into all aspects of this deep and complex subject. These books are a start, and for those who need more support, these can help crack open the door to seeking professional help. If you want to read more of people’s own experiences in more books about trauma, try our list of 9 Memoirs About Recovering From Trauma. For a look at some fascinating studies, try How Horror Helps With Processing Grief and Trauma.
