Category: Personal Reflections
A space for personal reflections and real-time updates on my healing journey. While the rest of my blog focuses on education and awareness, these posts are my chance to share the raw, unfiltered realities of life after trauma. From the highs to the lows, these updates provide a candid look into my thoughts, challenges, and small victories along the way.
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The Weight of the World, the Trap of Anger, and My Path to Healing
Content Warning: This post discusses sexual violence, trauma, and the emotional aftermath of assault. Please take care while reading. 💙 The Ruin A couple months after my assault I was at the gym, walking on the treadmill and reading. When something in my book felt slightly triggering I put it down, but it was too… read more
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The Many Layers of Acceptance in Trauma Healing
Content Warning: This piece explores themes of trauma, grief, and self-acceptance, including references to rape, intrusive memories or imagery, and emotional numbness. If you’re in a vulnerable place, please read with care and take breaks if needed. You are not alone. 💙 Read Time: Est: 14-16 Minutes The Layers of Acceptance: A Journey, Not a… read more
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Choosing to Live Again: Finding Joy After Trauma
In my last reflection post, I touched on how during different moments, I’ve realized that I have let what happened take my life from me. This week I would like to talk about a very important lesson that has come from that. Acknowledging the Impact of Trauma For me, the first step is acknowledging that… read more
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Grieving the Death of the Person I Was
Content Warning: This piece explores themes of trauma, grief, and self-acceptance, including references to suicide, emotional numbness, and self-doubt. If you’re in a vulnerable place, please read with care and take breaks if needed. You are not alone. 💙 Hey Guys. Is that my voice I hear echoing out in the ether? whatever. I wanted… read more
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