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Alainnah Knight

Healing from Trauma: Gentle Reminders for Your Journey

Healing from trauma is a courageous and often challenging journey. It requires patience, lotsssss of self-compassion, and a deep commitment to your own well-being. Healing can trauma can feel really messy and lonely at times, so here are a few reminders to come back to when things are feeling really icky on this journey of yours.


Reminders For When You're Healing Through Trauma


Your Healing is Valid and Important

Healing is not a linear process. Some days may feel like setbacks, but every step, no matter how small, how uncomfortable, or how messy, is progress towards healing.


Self-Compassion is SO Important

Be kind to yourself. You are not defined by what happened to you! Treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding you would offer a friend.


It's Okay to Ask For Help

Healing doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. Therapy, support groups, and trusted friends or family members can provide valuable support and perspective.


You Are Not Alone

Many others have walked a similar path and found healing. Reach out for support when you need it. Sharing your story can help lighten the emotional burden, YOU ARE NOT A BURDEN!


Healing Takes Time

Give yourself permission to heal at your own pace. Rushing the process can sometimes delay progress, the best way to heal through trauma is to go slow. Trust that each day brings you closer to a place of peace.


Boundaries Are Empowering

Setting boundaries is crucial for your emotional and mental well-being. It’s okay to say no to things that don’t serve your healing journey.


Celebrate Your Strength

Acknowledge your resilience and strength. You’ve survived difficult experiences and are actively working towards a brighter future. No matter how small it may feel to you, celebrate your strength.


Healing Doesn’t Mean Forgetting

Healing from trauma doesn’t erase the past. It means learning to integrate the experience into your life in a way that allows you to move forward with greater peace and understanding. Your past doesn't define you, but how you handle it can.


Small Steps Matter

Celebrate small victories along the way. Each moment of self-care, each instance of acknowledging a trigger, each moment of taking a pause to reflect. Celebrate those moments!


You Deserve Happiness

Despite the pain you’ve experienced, you are deserve and are worthy to experience joy, love, and fulfillment. Allow yourself to imagine and pursue a future where you thrive.


Lastly,

Healing from trauma is a beautifully messy individual journey that requires patience, self-compassion, and support. Remember, you are worthy of healing, and your journey matters.


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