Blog by Elena

Trauma can leave you feeling like a stranger to yourself, as though the person you once were has been erased or shattered. This post explores why identity loss happens after trauma, how it shows up in daily life, and what rebuilding a sense of self can look like.

Triggers are reminders, sometimes obvious, sometimes subtle, that bring back feelings connected to past pain or trauma. Learning how they work and how to notice them can help us respond with greater awareness and self-compassion.

Grief doesn’t just live in the mind or heart, it can show up in the body. From fatigue and tension to appetite changes, physical symptoms of loss are part of how humans carry and process sorrow.

Trauma memories often don’t feel neat or linear. Instead, they can feel broken, disjointed, or incomplete. This article explores why trauma can affect memory in this way, using everyday metaphors and gentle explanations to make sense of the experience.

Cultural stigma around grief and violence can silence pain, isolate survivors, and shape how communities respond to loss and trauma. Understanding these hidden pressures helps us see why healing often requires both personal reflection and collective change.

Childhood trauma doesn’t simply stay in the past—it can quietly shape how we think, feel, and connect in adulthood. Understanding these patterns can bring clarity, compassion, and new ways of moving forward.

Secondary trauma happens when caring for or supporting someone else’s pain begins to weigh heavily on us. Learning how to recognize it and care for ourselves helps us remain present, compassionate, and resilient.

Grounding techniques are simple, practical tools that help bring your mind and body back to the present moment. They can be especially useful when stress, anxiety, or overwhelming emotions begin to take over.

Understanding your symptoms can be a powerful first step toward healing. This post explores how psychoeducation helps you make sense of emotional overwhelm, trauma responses, and grief-related struggles, offering clarity without clinical advice.

Feeling emotionally flat or disconnected? Emotional numbness is a common trauma response, not a personal flaw. This post explores what it is, why it happens, and how to understand it with more compassion.