Rebecca Dunaway

As a mom who has wrestled with understanding my own irregular emotions and less-than-rational coping mechanisms, "You're on Fire, It's Fine" resonated with me on a deeply personal level. Seeing the author's exploration of the nurture vs. nature aspects of emotional dysregulation hit home, especially how childhood trauma can impact adolescence and even adulthood – like it did my marriage. While I thankfully never experienced the suicidal ideations described in the book, I certainly engaged in my share of self-harming and destructive behaviors. This book was like a lightbulb moment, giving names and explanations to feelings I'd struggled with for years. Even more importantly, it offers proven strategies for encouraging both myself AND my child to better regulate our emotions and express ourselves in healthy ways. This is HUGE. And though I don't have teenagers yet, the insights in this book are already proving invaluable with my young children. It's equipping me to handle their emotional development now, which will only benefit us as they grow older and face new challenges. "You're on Fire, It's Fine" is a powerful read, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent who struggles with emotional sensitivity, either in themselves or their child. It's a lifeline for understanding and navigating the complexities of big feelings and offers real hope for a more regulated and fulfilling life.