Literary/realistic fiction centring women overcoming trauma from past violence/abuse.

I am looking for books that fall under the genre of literary and/or realistic fiction centring women overcoming trauma from past sexual and physical abuse. Also really interested in portrayals of body holding onto the trauma and healing from that (e.g. reactions to touch, sound etc.)

I tried a few novels about overcoming abuse which were also romance, they didn’t give enough depth or understanding to the heavy topics this left me disappointed.

I want to read something that helps you heal and develop faith in good people that do exist. One novel I can think of that fit this criteria is A Little Life, although it centred around violence against men and boys. It was a very realistic and raw portrayal of such deep trauma and also showed healthy friendships and relationships later in the MC’s life, him building trust in people again.

Also open to historical fiction books if they fit the criteria. Thank you.

by Shlondpooffasista