#trauma-recovery

#trauma-recovery

Despite the support from friends and family, Simon Meyer’s victims are grappling with lifelong trauma after enduring his sexual abuse and secret filming.

Healing thrives in supportive environments where personal journeys intertwine with communal processes. This collective aspect is crucial for effective recovery from trauma.

I'd been commitment-phobic most of my adult life. I had almost gotten married in my early 20s, calling off the wedding just a month before the big day. The experience of breaking up with someone I had thought I'd spend my life with was traumatic, and left me with serious commitment issues.

Sankalpa is a sacred vow to remember one's essential nature and live in alignment with it, not merely a resolution to fix what is perceived as broken.

Childhood abuse manifests in multiple forms, and not all of them leave visible scars. Physical abuse is perhaps the most recognized, involving acts of violence that inflict bodily harm. Emotional abuse... can be equally devastating.

Exercise is essential for physical and mental health, promoting mitochondrial function and BDNF, vital for emotional regulation and overall wellbeing.

Narcissistic abuse is a form of emotional and psychological manipulation where the abuser seeks to control their victim to extract emotional, physical, or material resources.

"Circular breathing is a good thing if you're really anxious or having a panic attack or something. Being able to think your way towards that and make yourself do that, especially if you're losing control."

"I was in survival mode," Lesley told BBC News. After her ordeal she "wanted to feel strong and empowered. I thought, what does that look like?"

The grand opening of The Yard - East Flatbush Family Enrichment Center marks a new chapter for our community, a space where families can find support, connection, and resources to thrive.

"I can't forgive him. I've tried for years, but I just can't," said Craig, referring to his father, who neglected him throughout his childhood. "I know it's because I'm a bad person. Good people forgive, and bad people don't."

"I realized that the kids having no routine will break us as a community. After a week and a half, we managed to establish seven kindergarten classes."

Reflecting on his past work, Houseago admits, 'I was quite literally showing myself what had been done to me.' This acknowledgment marked a significant turning point in his artistic journey.