I have followed Monica for years and have always appreciated her guidance. Her new book will be a valuable resource to turn towards again and again. Really found the audiobook helpful too. This is not a quick fix or a tidy solution to pain in our lives but a deep working through of all of the nuances. Looking forward to reading again and journaling as I go. Highly recommend!

I know from my own personal experience the feeling of validation that comes with finally hearing "you have complex ptsd". For years I thought something was wrong with me. Going into this book I had high expectations from seeing the author is also a licensed counselor. However, I feel this short read is based on the authors opinions and her personal struggles. She mentions lines she uses in therapy to help people expand on how they are feeling which I thought was oddly placed. She mentions how a pastor turned her away when she sought spiritual advice. She mentions her opinion of people under qualified to give advice. I honestly couldn't find it in me to read more than half the book. This isn't a book I'd recommend to my friends and so I'm not posting a review on my social feeds or Goodreads. I can only say I tried reading this and it wasn't what I thought it would be. Thank you for the opportunity to read it.

Over the years, I have come to deeply trust Monica DiCristina. I find her voice to be gently encouraging and patiently wise. She has a true gift for describing things that can be complicated and confusing in clear, easy-to-grasp and non-threatening ways.

"Your Pain Has a Name" is a true gem in which Monica shares stories of her own hard-won wisdom in service of helping to illustrate the concepts she is writing about. Honored to be a member of her launch team, I finished her book in record time as I appreciated her words of wisdom so very much. Her *gorgeous* book was exactly the nourishing balm my longing heart and weary soul needed… and has needed for a very long time.

In her introduction, Monica writes, “This book is a homecoming, a loving reunion with who you are.” Reading "Your Pain Has a Name" felt exactly like that… a warm, welcome home.

5⭐️

[a copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher from netgalley. thank you!]

an informative book about mental health, including trauma and anxiety, written by a qualified therapist. very insightful and compassionate

Your Pain Has a Name by Monica DiCristina is a compassionate guide to help readers identify and confront their emotional pain. Drawing from her own journey, Monica offers practical steps to name and understand the hurts holding you back, reclaim your true identity, and embrace healing. This book provides a nurturing space for personal growth and self-acceptance, making it a helpful resource for anyone looking to move past emotional barriers and step into their fullest self.

Love this! This is an excellent guide to self-compassion and healing. Beautiful work! I highlighted half of the book. I will definitely be using and sharing the principles in this book.

Monica DiCristina is the therapist we all wish we had! In her book, she details how physical and psychological pain can be overcome by naming it—recognizing it, realizing the impact it has made on your life, and using resilience to get through the pain. A must-read for everyone who has experienced trauma and has struggled with its aftermath.