The Pain We Carry Workbook

A journey of powerful reclamation from the opening prayer to the last reflection question. Natalie's workbook clearly helps the reader to track the parts of the body and spirit that have been oppressed and marginalized, shaking the harm from our bones and blood. Through her words, our pain is held with tenderness and care, freeing us—so that we may rise into the medicine we are here to be. * Asha Frost, Indigenous Medicine Woman, and author of You Are the Medicine *
Natalie Gutiérrez has written a beautiful companion to The Pain We Carry. In this workbook, Natalie's deep knowledge of trauma healing, broad understanding of the impacts of social systems on individual lived experience, and her genuine care for the topic really shows through in the writing and exercises. I've recommended the first book to so many friends, clients, and loved ones, and I can't wait to recommend this workbook as well! * Sand C. Chang, PhD, licensed psychologist, IFS Institute trainer, and author of All Parts Welcome *
Natalie has given us a beautiful gift—one that holds our grief with tenderness and leads us to embodied liberation. For Black, Brown, and LGBTQIA+ communities, this is ancestral medicine, a spiritual reckoning, a homecoming. She walks with us, reminding us that healing is our birthright. She shows us how to excavate the wound and heal it. When you are ready, Natalie's wisdom and guidance will hold you. * Tasha Hunter, MSW, LCSW, certified internal family systems (IFS) therapist, and author of Liberation *