“All of us who were raised in the United States carry legacy burdens derived from our White Supremacist culture, but those carried by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) are particularly onerous and are triggered on a daily basis. I know of no book that better describes this sad condition and presents a variety of practical ways for people to unburden than this one.”
—Richard Schwartz, PhD, developer of the Internal Family Systems Model, and adjunct faculty in the department of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School
~Richard Schwartz, PhD
“Natalie helps us unpack and understand how systems of oppression contribute to our imposter syndrome and attachment wounds. The journal prompts and meditation guides lovingly bring us back to ourselves and connect us with our ancestors. A must-read for our souls’ healing.”
—Alyssa Mancao, LCSW, licensed clinical social worker, writer, and owner of Alyssa Marie Wellness Inc. located in Los Angeles, CA
~Alyssa Mancao, LCSW
“The Pain We Carry is the kind of book they should’ve assigned us in our multicultural counseling class.... It is a rare, systems-centered book written by a therapist and thought leader needed for our times. The book offers a blend of stories (not focused on White identities), education, and practice—and that is sure to fill in the gaps that your grad school program left behind.”
—Oumou Sylla, NYS-licensed therapist and wellness doula, and founder of Joko Wellness LLC
~Oumou Sylla
“In The Pain We Carry, you will find Natalie’s heart and spirit spilled out onto every page. Not only does she provide a practical framework and concrete exercises that expand hearts and deepen our individual healing journeys, but the compassion with which she guides us toward collective healing is unmatched in any other work. This is a true labor of love for our community and our humanity.”
—Leslie Priscilla, latinx parenting founder, parent coach, facilitator, consejera, first-generation Xicana, and mother of three
~Leslie Priscilla
“Every word in The Pain We Carry is intentional, powerful, and vulnerable. Natalie has beautifully crafted a book for racial trauma understanding and healing for survivors using knowledge grounded in anti-racism, parts work, and de-pathologizing language. This book is a wholesome contribution to the field of psychology and trauma recovery expertise.”
—Adriana Alejandre, trauma therapist, founder of Latinx Therapy, and president of the Alejandre Foundation
~Adriana Alejandre
“Stunning and soulful! This book is an essential tool to understand and heal intergenerational trauma. It offers simple-to-use skills to achieve and maintain optimal living in present-day toxic environments this trauma has produced. Our own healing and resilience become the most effective pathway for evolving ourselves, family, community, nation, and world. Written for and embracing BIPOC survivors, it is a gem for anyone wanting to understand, heal, and transform.”
—J. Eric Gentry, PhD, FAAETS, forty-year veteran of working with survivors of trauma, developer of Forward-Facing Trauma Therapy, and director of five trauma-training/certifying organizations
~J. Eric Gentry, PhD, FAAETS
“Congratulations to Natalie for writing an outstanding book on such an important topic. This book sheds light on complex trauma in BIPOC, and offers useful tools in caring for yourself within external constraints.”
—Frank Anderson, MD, author of Transcending Trauma
~Frank Anderson, MD
