Bibliograph

Nobody knows the trouble I've seen, the emotional lives of Black women, Inger Burnett-Zeigler, PhD

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Nobody knows the trouble I've seen, the emotional lives of Black women, Inger Burnett-Zeigler, PhD

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-256)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Nobody knows the trouble I've seen

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1257031400

Responsibility statement

Inger Burnett-Zeigler, PhD

Sub title

the emotional lives of Black women

Summary

A Northwestern University clinical psychologist challenges common cultural misconceptions to reveal the real-world systemic abuse, health traumas, and abandonment that disempower today's Black women and force them to hide behind masks of strengthAn estimated eight in ten Black women have endured some form of trauma-- sexual abuse, domestic abuse, poverty, childhood abandonment, regular confrontation with racism and sexism. Burnett-Zeigler shows that trauma can contribute to stress, anxiety, PTSD, and depression. Unaddressed it can lead to hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, overeating, and alcohol and drug abuse, and other chronic health issues. Her book shows Black women how to prioritize the self and find everyday joys in self-worth, as well as discover the fullness and beauty within both her strength and vulnerability. -- adapted from jacket

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Strength. I am a strong black woman ; On my last nerve ; Intergenerational trauma ; Loss of innocence -- Intimacy. Relationship baggage ; I can do bad all by myself ; Suffering of the womb -- Parenting. The maternal bond ; Daddy issues -- Vulnerability. The buildup ; The breakdown ; Black people don't commit suicide -- Healing. Maybe I should talk to someone ; Let go and let God ; Self-care is not selfish ; Joy comes in the morning

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Nobody knows the trouble I have seenEmotional lives of Black women

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