The Myth of Normal by Gabor Mate

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Written By Charan Bashir

The Myth of Normal argues that what society calls “normal” is often a trauma-adapted response to chronic stress and disconnection, and that true healing requires compassion and a rethinking of the conditions shaping our lives.

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