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"Breaking the Cycle: How Childhood Trauma Shapes Adult Relationships and What You Can Do About It"
Here's a letter I came across in an advice column. Maybe you'll find it relatable... Hey June, I've been married to Jason for three years...
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Mar 2411 min read


Shame: The Invisible Chain That Keeps You Stuck
Shame—deep, corrosive, and relentless. It’s not just an emotion; shame is an identity; a belief that you are inherently flawed,...
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Feb 145 min read


Childhood Trauma Healing:10 Practical Strategies for Managing Emotional Triggers and Flashbacks
Emotional triggers and flashbacks are not a choice for survivors of childhood trauma—they are involuntary responses that can feel...
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Jan 1610 min read


Healing Together: Journal Prompts for Navigating Triggers and Emotional Flashbacks as Couples and Parents
Life’s journey as a couple or a parent often brings moments of joy and connection, but it can also reveal emotional triggers and...
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Jan 24 min read


Understanding Emotional Flashbacks: Journal Prompts towards Self-Reflection and Healing for Survivors of Childhood Trauma
Introduction Emotional flashbacks can feel overwhelming and confusing, often pulling us back into feelings or experiences from the past....
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Jan 15 min read


Questions Survivors of Childhood Trauma Need to Ask: Am I Having an Emotional Flashback?
Emotional Flashback vs. Normal Emotional Response: How to Tell the Difference Have you ever felt an emotional reaction so intense that it...
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Dec 20, 20244 min read
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