Category: Trauma Healing
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When Your Body and Mind Can’t Keep Up: A Day in the Life With Complex Trauma
Some days, the weight of trauma feels unbearable — not just emotionally, but physically. After spending so much time in survival mode, I’m learning how deeply my body holds onto pain. Living with Complex PTSD means navigating exhaustion, fear, and the grief of a life paused. This post is a raw reflection on what it…
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Confronting Triggers: Finding Courage and Comfort with a Little Robin on the Rehab Ward Balcony
The writer, while on a rehab ward after a suicide attempt, struggled to face the ward balcony due to anxiety and triggering experiences. However, a robin’s consistent presence provided a sense of safety and encouragement, enabling small but significant steps towards facing outward again. With support from an occupational therapist, the writer used distractions and…
Jordan Beaven 