by Sher | Oct 6, 2024 | Awareness, Blog, Emotional Regulation, Emotional Safety, Featured, Healing, Trauma Recovery, Unbound Living
That moment you realize you’ve made a mistake: cue panic. Your heart skips a beat, your throat dries, or nausea creeps in. These physical reactions might feel intense, but they are common for survivors, like myself, who experienced violent consequences for...
by Sher | Aug 9, 2024 | Awareness, Blog, Emotional Safety, Featured, Healing, Self Care, Trauma Recovery, Trust, Unbound Living
Setting and maintaining boundaries—especially saying NO—can be a profound and courageous act of self-respect, particularly for those whose boundaries were shattered during childhood. For adult survivors of child sexual abuse, the decision to refrain from relationships...
by Sher | May 31, 2024 | Blog, Emotional Safety, Featured, Healing, Self Care, Trauma Recovery, Trust, Unbound Living
“Codependency is a dysfunctional relationship dynamic where one person assumes the role of “the giver,” sacrificing their own needs and well-being for the sake of the other, “the taker.” The bond in question doesn’t have to be romantic; it can occur just...
by Sher | Feb 23, 2024 | Awareness, Blog, Emotional Regulation, Emotional Safety, Safe Spaces, Trauma Recovery, Triggers, Unbound Living
He asked, “Are you okay?” I paused as tears surfaced, those three small words hitting my spirit. Rapidly, I searched my memory for the last time I’d been asked that question with so much authentic concern. “I will be,” I replied. The smoldering...
by Sher | Jan 12, 2024 | Blog, Emotional Safety, Featured, Safe Spaces, Self Care, Trauma Recovery, Unbound Living
Inner safety is crucial for trauma survivors. Okay, that’s good to know; however, simply knowing that inner safety is crucial doesn’t tell me enough, especially for someone living in the victim mindset (as I was about 2 years ago). I struggled with...
by Sher | Oct 10, 2023 | Blog, Emotional Safety, Grounding, Safe Spaces, Trauma Recovery, Unbound Living
Disclaimer: The content of this article may be triggering for some readers. If you feel overwhelmed by this article please book a 15 minute call with me immediately. “In the aftermath of trauma, the world becomes a whirlwind of emotions. It’s like being...
