But behind each one is a body that survived what words often fail to explain. A nervous system that stayed awake so I could stay alive.

Returning to spaces once tied to pain feels like walking into old memories with a new nervous system. The landscape may look the same, but my body is different now

Places where my body stayed tense, breath shallow, senses alert always waiting for something to go wrong. The edges felt dangerous, not because of the drop, but because of what they stirred inside me

Becoming a nanny healed me in ways I didn’t even know I needed. What began as a role of caring for others slowly became one of the most transformative parts of my own healing journey.

A trigger is your body and mind speaking a language you might not always understand at first. It’s your nervous system saying, “I remember what happened. I’m scared it might happen again.”

Healing often begins in the quiet moments, not the grand gestures or overnight transformations, but in the small, consistent rituals that ground us

When we go through trauma, abuse, or heartbreak, it’s easy to believe that the pain we carry is who we are

The scars I carry are not signs of defeat. They are proof of endurance. Each one speaks of nights I thought would shatter me and mornings where I still rose anyway. They are not shame carved into my skin, but survival inked into my being.

When trauma first enters our lives, it can feel like a heavy chain wrapped around us—clinking with every step, reminding us of what we lost. The weight is real. It bends the shoulders, slows the walk, and sometimes convinces us that we may never move freely again.

Love bombing is a term that describes an overwhelming display of affection and attention, often used as a manipulation tactic in relationships.

I seem to have overlooked every red flag or was too wrapped up in my own world to realize what kind of person I was dealing with.

Understanding the Complexity of Narcissism. It's important for people to grasp the true meaning of the term "narcissist" rather than casually using it

Things To Stop Doing To Start Healing

Why healing is so important

Living in the shadows can feel like an existence shrouded in fear, secrecy, and pain. It's a place where we hide parts of ourselves, often to protect our vulnerabilities or to conform to the expectations of others.

Living with trauma isn't just about emotional scars it literally rewired my brain. For years, I existed in pure survival mode, not really living, just surviving.

Emotional healing. It's fascinating how we spend so much time taking care of our physical health, yet we overlook the health of our emotions.

This powerful phrase serves as an inspiring reminder that true healing and growth often require us to face our challenges head-on. Much like the life of a butterfly, our personal transformation involves navigating through periods of discomfort and uncertainty to emerge stronger and more resilient on the other side.

Let's talk about something deep today - trauma. You know, it's like an unwanted visitor that often shows up in our lives without an invitation. But here's the thing: many of us don't even realize we're carrying trauma because we've normalized our experiences

Have you ever felt like your body was trying to tell you something? Like there's this weight you can't quite explain, or tension that won't go away? Well, today, let's talk about something that affects more of us than we realize - how trauma lives in our bodies