As I look back on all the books I've read this year, it's like watching the chapters of my own story unfold.

It's been a wild ride of healing, growing, and sometimes just escaping into another world. There's been a bit of everything – from diving deep into my own personal development journey to losing myself in some awesome fiction, and even sneaking a peek into the life of a royal.

Each book has been like a friend, walking with me through the ups and downs, teaching me a thing or two, or just giving me a break from the real world. From getting real about my own life to getting lost in someone else's, these books have been my sidekicks this year.

So here they are, in no particular order:

“Self Care Workbook for Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers" by Ella Lansvale

The title speaks for itself, and my lightbulb moments were abundant from the very first chapter where I kept hearing myself go ‘Yes. Yes. Yes, that’s exactly what it is like!’  This book is...