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CPTSD Recovery: We Are Traumatized Motherfuckers
Is hardening against trauma the best recovery strategy? This episode challenges that idea and explores holistic healing.
21:38•24 Feb 2023
Hardening vs. Healing: Rethinking Trauma Recovery Strategies
“True trauma recovery is not trauma hardening, presenting our scars to the world to let everyone know we're not down for their lashing, hunkering down even harder to banish all the things that could hurt, especially when it comes to our social engagements.”
Picture this: you're in the midst of your trauma recovery journey, and the advice you keep hearing is to toughen up and build walls against your past. But is that really the path to true healing? In this episode of 'CPTSD Recovery: We Are Traumatized Motherfuckers', the host shakes up conventional wisdom by questioning whether hardening against trauma truly leads to recovery.
Instead of just turning away from old patterns and abusive situations, what if the real solution lies in a more holistic approach? This episode digs deep into the idea that genuine recovery isn't about becoming emotionally rigid but finding ways to heal that work for everyone involved. You'll hear thought-provoking discussions on how trauma management through avoidance and emotional shutdown can miss the point of living a fulfilling life.
The community also engages in a unique healing project, inviting listeners to share their experiences and insights. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to challenge their views on trauma recovery and explore new, compassionate strategies for healing. Tune in for a raw, honest conversation that could change the way you think about your own journey.
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