Trauma

You have a strong desire to reclaim control over your life and to feel secure no matter where you are or what you're doing. However, since experiencing trauma, you've felt like a different person, as though the world is a dangerous place and it's challenging to find peace.

Prior to the traumatic event(s), you were a more carefree person who lived in the moment and enjoyed life as it unfolded. You felt self-reliant and confident in your ability to manage anything that came your way. But after the trauma, everything changed, and you began to doubt yourself. 

Now, after some time has passed, you're still wondering when you'll start feeling like yourself again. Every day is a struggle, and you might feel numb about what happened or experience a constant state of hyperarousal.

You recognize that healing from trauma takes time and is a serious matter, but you don't want to live in fear forever. You want to trust yourself and your ability to navigate life again.

The length of time it takes to recover and feel normal again has surprised you, and even when you think you're making progress, small triggers can send you back to square one.

Although you're managing day by day and are beginning to trust yourself again, you know that there's still work to be done to fully reclaim your life.