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When Dread Meets Clarity: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You After a Traumatic Incident
Have you ever woken up with a quiet sense of dread you can’t explain? I did too—until I realized my body was still holding onto a traumatic moment I thought I had already moved past. In this post, I unpack how fear can linger after shock, what “unseen anxiety” really feels like, and how naming it can bring you back to yourself.
Why Your Healing Isn’t Your Family’s Salvation — And Never Was
I used to believe that if I healed myself, everyone around me would finally be okay. But therapy has shown me something truer: I can only do me. This piece explores the quiet pressure to over-function for our families, the instinct to regulate ourselves for other people’s comfort, and the brave shift into taking responsibility only for our own healing. If you’ve ever felt over-responsible, overly reactive, or like you’re doing therapy “for” someone else, this is for you.
Why Creating Makes Your Life Significant
Creating allows us to share what we’ve learned for the benefit of others. It’s an important part of feeling like our life is meaningful and has purpose.