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.
Blog categorized as Grief and Loss
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.
Loss takes many forms beyond death, including endings of relationships, changes in health or work, and unmet life expectations—each shaping our experience and deserving understanding and compassion.
Grief feels like a rollercoaster—especially with trauma. Discover why it happens and how understanding your grief can gently support healing.
