An overview of trauma.
Trauma doesn’t just live in the past — it shows up in how we react, shut down, lash out, or disconnect in everyday moments. When we begin to recognize these patterns, we stop blaming ourselves and start healing what’s underneath. Awareness is the first step toward freedom.
What Is Trauma? A Simple Guide to Recognizing and Healing Emotional Wounds
Trauma isn’t always obvious. This guide breaks it down simply—what it is, how it shows up, and how healing begins.
Types of Trauma: Recognizing Acute, Chronic, and Complex Wounds
Not all trauma looks the same. Learn the differences between acute, chronic, and complex trauma and how to recognize the signs in your own story.
The Body Keeps the Score: Understanding the Physical Effects of Trauma
Trauma isn’t just emotional, it’s physical.
The Ripple Effect: Trauma’s Impact on Relationships
Trauma doesn’t just affect the individual, it touches every relationship we have.
You’re Not Alone: Why Trauma Makes Us Isolate—And How to Reconnect
Trauma can convince us that isolation is safety, but healing begins with connection.
Boundaries and Safety: Relearning Protection After Trauma
When you’ve lived in survival mode, safety can feel unfamiliar, and boundaries, impossible.
When the Past Interrupts the Present: Understanding Triggers and Flashbacks
Trauma isn’t always loud, it can whisper in the form of triggers, flashbacks, or a sudden wave of anxiety.
Trauma and the Brain: Survival Is Not Your Personality
How trauma reshapes the brain, why survival mode isn’t your identity, and how to begin reclaiming the real you underneath it all.
Faith and Healing: The Role of Spirituality in Trauma Recovery
When trauma shatters your sense of safety and identity, faith can become a lifeline.
From Surviving to Thriving: Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth
Post traumatic, but growth.