Survivors of trauma often experience lingering physical and emotional symptoms, as trauma can be stored in the body until it can no longer cope. The author reflects on personal experiences with childhood trauma when revisiting home, which triggers memories, both positive and negative. Notably, the author describes the emergence of migraine auras during this visit, which serve as a reminder of how trauma can manifest physically. Recognizing and understanding these responses is essential for healing, particularly the importance of listening to one's body.
"When we cannot acknowledge or process trauma, the body stores it - often until it can no longer can. This is why listening to our bodies is a big part of healing for survivors."
"Going home can be stressful... I'm met with those memories of what was missing due to what I was dealing with at home. In many ways, our body remembers."
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