How Language Can Both Help and Re-Traumatize — and How to Navigate That
Language is one of trauma recovery’s most powerful tools — and one of its most capable weapons. Here’s how to tell the difference, and how to protect yourself.
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What to Do When There Aren’t Words Yet
No words yet? That’s not failure — it’s how trauma gets stored. Here’s what to do while the language is still finding its way to the surface.
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The Difference Between Labeling and Processing
Naming your trauma isn’t the finish line — it’s the trailhead. Here’s why labeling and processing are entirely different kinds of work.
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Why Naming What Happened Matters — Even If It’s Hard
Naming what happened to you accurately isn’t cruelty — it’s the first step toward closing the file your nervous system never finished.