#trauma-recovery

#trauma-recovery

"I had to let myself feel the pain, the grief, the gratitude of being given my life back. The thought of almost dying while doing something I loved was unimaginable...I don't know if fate is real or not, or if there is truth behind destiny, but I do believe that everything that happens in life provides an opportunity."

Despite the support from friends and family, Simon Meyer’s victims are grappling with lifelong trauma after enduring his sexual abuse and secret filming.

Healing thrives in supportive environments where personal journeys intertwine with communal processes. This collective aspect is crucial for effective recovery from trauma.

I'd been commitment-phobic most of my adult life. I had almost gotten married in my early 20s, calling off the wedding just a month before the big day. The experience of breaking up with someone I had thought I'd spend my life with was traumatic, and left me with serious commitment issues.

Sankalpa is a sacred vow to remember one's essential nature and live in alignment with it, not merely a resolution to fix what is perceived as broken.

Childhood abuse manifests in multiple forms, and not all of them leave visible scars. Physical abuse is perhaps the most recognized, involving acts of violence that inflict bodily harm. Emotional abuse... can be equally devastating.

Exercise is essential for physical and mental health, promoting mitochondrial function and BDNF, vital for emotional regulation and overall wellbeing.