Tag: emotions are evidence
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How ACEs Showed Up In My Life
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events that occur before age 18, such as abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction. These experiences can have lasting effects on physical and mental health, and the ACE score is a simple way to measure how many types a person has faced. Higher scores are linked to increased risk for…
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Healing the Beliefs Trauma Leaves Behind
Rewriting the internal story that shaped your survival When we talk about trauma, we often focus on symptoms:Anxiety. Flashbacks. Emotional numbness.But beneath those symptoms live belief systems—quiet, persistent narratives that shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world. These beliefs often go unnamed.But they influence everything.And healing asks us to meet them with compassion,…
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Emotional Intelligence: The Quiet Superpower
How attunement, empathy, and regulation shape our lives Emotional intelligence isn’t loud. It doesn’t demand attention. But it changes everything. It’s the ability to notice what you feel, understand why, and respond with care. It’s the skill that helps us navigate relationships, regulate stress, and lead ourselves with compassion. For trauma survivors, emotional intelligence isn’t…
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Finding the Right Therapist
What I wish I’d known before everything broke open I’ve seen multiple therapists throughout my adult life.And for a long time, none of them felt like the right fit. Looking back, I realize I wasn’t searching for the right kind of help.I knew my childhood trauma was unresolved—but I didn’t understand the impact it had…
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Let’s Talk About Mental Health (Even If We Hate That Term)
In recent years, we’ve started talking more openly about mental health. But for many, the silence still lingers. Anxiety. Depression. Burnout.These aren’t rare. They’re everywhere.And yet, so many people still suffer quietly—afraid of being judged, misunderstood, or dismissed. But here’s the thing: if you’re not depressed or anxious right now, you might actually be the…