by Sher | Oct 20, 2024 | Awareness, Blog, Featured, Healing, Self Care, Trauma Recovery, Unbound Living, Uncategorized
Letting go of the stories that held me tied to my past wasn’t easy. These stories—my interpretations of traumatic experiences—shaped how I moved through the world. Some were so deeply ingrained, they felt like my truth. Trusting myself to release them was difficult,...
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 | Sep 29, 2024 | Blog, Featured, Safe Spaces, Self Care, Trauma Recovery, Unbound Living
In all stages of my healing journey, I often come across advice to “get out of your head and into your body.” While I understand the reasoning behind it, my frequent attempts to apply this advice sometimes leave me feeling anxious. Early on, my nervous...
by Sher | Sep 16, 2024 | Awareness, Blog, Featured, Healing, Self Care, Trauma Recovery, Trust, Unbound Living
Recently, my Awareness was catapulted to new heights, prompting me to ask, “What’s next?” It led me to this reflection: “Growth begins with Awareness; change with Attunement.” At this moment, I am weighing my options, considering...
by Sher | Aug 29, 2024 | Blog, Featured, Healing, Self Care, Trauma Recovery, Trust, Unbound Living
I’ve reached a point where I’ve shared all there is to share about my trauma. It’s like standing on the edge of an expansive unfamiliar landscape. The words have been spoken, the pain expressed, and my story has been laid bare. But what happens next?...
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...
