The One (and Only) Technique That Finally Helped Me Write About Trauma
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The One (and Only) Technique That Finally Helped Me Write About Trauma
What is trauma?
Trauma isn't the event itself, but rather what occurs within you because of the event. Think of a physical injury: the cut is the event, the scar is the trauma. It's the lasting impact, the fear, the emotional memory lodged in your body.
Trauma creates fear, loneliness, helplessness, and disconnects you from your true being. It leads
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It is not just the writing act itself that is therapeutic; it is trying to get at the emotional truth that seems to work.
Lindsay C. Gibson • Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: Honor Your Emotions, Nurture Your Self, and Live with Confidence
