Tag: trauma recovery
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Braving the Unknown: My Path to Living Fully
My memoir ends on a hopeful note, but also a realistic one—life is still hard. My physical health continues to be a challenge, but for the first time in a long time, my mental health is stronger (in some ways) than it has ever been. Not because I’ve disconnected from my past but because I…
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Why the ACEs Study Changed Everything: A Breakdown of the Research
Let’s talk about one of the most important yet criminally underrated studies of our time: the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study. If you haven’t heard of it, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Despite its groundbreaking findings, it somehow never got the same PR treatment as, say, the Kardashians. But trust me, this study has shaped everything…
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I Am My Own Authority: On Imposter Syndrome, Trauma, and Fighting for Survivors
The author reflects on overcoming imposter syndrome to share their story of trauma and resilience, despite lacking formal qualifications. They emphasize the importance of lived experience and extensive research in writing their memoir. Acknowledging the impact of their past on their children, they are committed to breaking the cycle of trauma.
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Healing, but Still Hijacked: The Nervous System’s Betrayal
Healing is a nonlinear process, marked by ongoing battles with trauma and a body conditioned by past stress responses. Despite stabilizing adrenal function, my nervous system struggles with interpreting joy as danger. I’m learning to manage this response through pacing, grounding techniques, and reframing my experience, embracing healing’s complexities.
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When Your Body Rebels Against Your Biggest Moment
The day my proof copies of my memoir arrived should have been one of the happiest days of my life. And for a moment, it was. I had felt the anticipation and excitement building for days—so much so that I could barely sleep the night before. But what I didn’t realize was that what I…
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Why Survivors Deserve More Than Just ‘Resilience’
The word resilience gets thrown around a lot when talking about trauma survivors. Society loves the idea of people who have endured unimaginable hardship and still manage to rise, stronger than before. But there’s a problem with this narrative: it glorifies survival while ignoring what it cost us to get there and honestly, it just…
Jessica Woodville | Memoir & Musings 