“This can’t be happening- therefore it’s not happening. There’s a place I can go where it’s not happening.” If you know you know. The problem with that “safe” spot of dissociation is that… it’s a false construct. Ultimately it will delay or even prevent us from progressing and healing. Healing looks like finding a way to *feel* safe enough to deal with reality. We dissociate because our danger centers are firing. We try to escape pain.
Signs of Unhealed Sexual Trauma You Don't Realize
Sexual trauma is a tough subject, yet it affects many of us in ways we may not even realize. Those who have experienced sexual trauma may find themselves hiding, distracting, denying, or even living in their trauma. But here's the thing: awareness is the first step towards healing. And understanding your behaviors and responses to your trauma can help you get the help you desperately need. So how do you know if you're suffering from sexual trauma? Well, it can manifest in many ways. Some survi