For many survivors, pain becomes a constant, not just in the body, but in identity. When you’ve lived with trauma for so long, the thought of healing can feel like a loss in itself. Who are you without the pain? What fills the space that hurt once occupied? This post explores the quiet fear behindContinue reading “Who Are You Without the Pain?”
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The Small Wins That Matter in Recovery (And Why You Should Celebrate Them)
It took me a while to notice them;the quiet victories hiding between the big moments.But once I did, everything changed. What Counts as a ‘Small Win’? We often wait for big milestones, walking unaided, going back to work, driving again, but the real signs of healing often show up in gentler, quieter ways. You don’tContinue reading “The Small Wins That Matter in Recovery (And Why You Should Celebrate Them)”
Why People Don’t Understand Your Pain – And How to Cope
One of the hardest parts of recovery isn’t the pain itself, it’s trying to explain that pain to people who just don’t get it. You look fine. You’ve “healed.” The scars have faded, but your body still aches. Your energy is drained and emotionally, you’re holding more than you know how to say. But youContinue reading “Why People Don’t Understand Your Pain – And How to Cope”
