Tag: Trauma Recovery
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From Victim to Survivor: Reclaiming My Strength After Trauma
After my trauma, I never really thought of myself as a survivor. It’s not lost on me that I easily could have died that night (and that I am beyond lucky to be home and safe). But just because I could have, doesn’t mean I almost did or anything, right? So I guess you could… read more
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The Role of Forgiveness in Healing
Read Time: Est. 8 Minutes A Moment of True Peace Near the beginning of January, a perfect conglomeration of events-all coming together at exactly the right time-brought me to what felt like a true acceptance, peace, and understanding. It was in this moment that I felt I had fully integrated the trauma that had made… read more
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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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What is Trauma? Understanding its Impact and Mechanisms
Read Time: Est. 22-26 Minutes The word trauma is often used casually-describing everything from a stressful exam to a disappointing breakup. While painful and distressing, not all difficult experiences create trauma in the nervous system. Trauma in its true form is far more complex and deeply rooted in the body, brain, and mind. It is… read more
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Be Your Own Guardian Angel
The Isolation of Trauma I’ll start by saying that trauma has a way of making you feel alone. Like nobody understands the depths of your pain or struggles, or like no one has been where you are. It can create a very real sense of emotional disconnection from others that makes healing from trauma that… read more
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Healing From a Recent Trauma You Don’t Remember
Read Time: EST 10-12 Minutes To be honest I really don’t even know how to start this one. How do I find the right words to start what will probably be one of the most important posts I will ever write? How Do You Begin to Heal Without Answers? Confronted with the reality of my… 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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Walls as A Trauma Defense Mechanism
Read Time: EST 5-7 Minutes The Walls: A Protective Defensive Coping Mechanism Among the defensive coping mechanisms I’ve observed, one of the most unsettling has been what I call “the walls.” These mental barriers rise up around my traumatic memories, separating me from the overwhelming reality of what happened. When the walls are in place,… read more
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