Tag: ptsd
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Learning to Feel Safe Again: What Helped Me Along the Way
It took me a long time to feel okay in my own skin, mentally and physically. For decades, I existed in a state of hyper-awareness. I would scan every room the moment I entered; I chose seats where my back was against the wall, eyes always on the door. Surviving was the only thing I…
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Trauma is Trauma: The Strength in Reclaiming Your Story
When people hear the word trauma, their minds often jump to the most visible, intense experiences like natural disasters, violent events, war zones, or physical abuse. But trauma isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s small. What the difference is, is the relativity of these experiences. I have also included a simple trauma test * in this…