Tag: Psychology
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I’m Suspicious of Anyone Who Says Healing From Trauma Is “Simple”
Why trauma recovery somehow involves both neuroscience and crying in pharmacy parking lots… Trigger Warning This article contains discussions of trauma, trauma recovery, emotional neglect, hypervigilance, dissociation, grief, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation. Although the piece includes humour and hope, it may still feel emotionally intense at times. Please engage with care and seek support…
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Healing From Trauma Asks for Participation, Not Perfection.
You don’t have to earn healing, but you do have to make an effort. Trigger Warning This article discusses trauma, PTSD, shame, emotional neglect, hypervigilance, dissociation, self-criticism, nervous system dysregulation, grief, burnout, avoidance, and the emotional challenges of trauma recovery. It also explores themes related to healing, self-worth, emotional exhaustion, survival responses, and the complicated…

