YOU’RE NOT BROKEN, YOU’RE HUMAN: Why Your Feelings Make Sense - and Healing Is Possible Hardcover – February 9, 2026

YOU’RE NOT BROKEN, YOU’RE HUMANWhy Your Feelings Make Sense — and Healing Is PossibleBy Dr. Julie Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC, LMHCIf you’ve ever felt confused by your emotions, overwhelmed by your reactions, or wondered why healing feels harder than it should — this book is for you.You’re not broken. You’re human.In this compassionate and grounded book, Dr. Julie Sorenson helps you understand why your feelings, patterns, and responses make sense — especially in the context of stress, loss, long-term pressure, and lived experience.Rather than offering quick fixes or telling you to “think positive,” this book invites you to slow down and understand what your emotions are communicating. You’ll learn how your body and mind work together to protect you — and how healing begins when those systems are met with curiosity and care instead of self-criticism.Inside this book, you’ll explore:Why your nervous system reacts the way it doesHow shame, self-criticism, and overwhelm develop — and how to soften themThe difference between growth and perfectionHow grief can show up in everyday life, not just lossHow to set boundaries without abandoning yourselfWhat real self-care actually looks likeHow to rebuild a kinder relationship with yourselfBlending clinical insight with warmth, clarity, and deeply human understanding, You’re Not Broken, You’re Human offers a steady, reassuring approach to healing — one that honors your experiences without labeling you as damaged or deficient.This book is for anyone who feels emotionally exhausted, stuck, or disconnected from themselves — and for those who want healing that feels supportive, realistic, and compassionate.Because healing isn’t about becoming someone new.It’s about remembering who you already were. Read more