Recognizing Hidden Wounds: Healing Emotional Abuse.
Emotional and mental abuse in families often goes unnamed—hidden behind manipulation, neglect, or control rather than visible harm. Drawing on the trauma-informed work of Peter Levine, Dan Siegel, and Arielle Schwartz, this post explores how these experiences shape the nervous system, self-beliefs, and relationships, and offers compassionate, embodied steps toward healing, resilience, and reclaiming one’s sense of self.
Knowing Isn’t The Same As Doing: Bridging The Gap Between Self Aware and Creating Change
Self-awareness is a powerful first step in growth—it’s the moment you recognize your patterns, triggers, and emotional responses. But knowing isn’t the same as doing. Real change happens when we pair insight with intentional action, and that includes tending to the body’s stress responses. Understanding your nervous system and learning how to regulate it bridges the gap between “I see what’s happening” and “I can choose a different response.” This shift transforms awareness from an observation into a tool for real, lasting change.