Trauma reaction & the journey to healing ❤️✨ #healing #healingjourney #shorts

Recently, I've been dealing with trauma I didn't even realize I had.

Whenever my partner would smoke, I would go into the deepest trauma reaction I have ever experienced.

I would become a child, forget what I was saying, my legs would shake, and I would want to throw things and hurt him.

The smell of smoke would take me back to places I had been physically, verbally, and sexually abused.

But I'm proud to say that I'm on a healing journey. With support and becoming trauma informed, I've come a long way.

I faced my fears by attending a ceremony in Guatemala, holding a giant tobacco with my beloved (see last image on the reel).

I still feel sensations when he smokes, but luckily he rarely does it and it's getting easier every time.

It takes time to form new neural pathways, but I'm making progress.

I am often scared of a lot, but one of the bravest people I know.

Being brave doesn't mean you don't get afraid. Being brave means doing things even though you're scared.

Stepping out of your comfort zone can be scary, but that's where growth happens.

There's a whole universe out there waiting to be discovered. We're in charge of our own destiny and have the power to create our path.

Are you ready to take that leap of faith?

❤️✨ I am here to support you, dear one, if you want to leave the past behind. Remember, you are not alone. You are loved, and you are worthy. ❤️✨

#feminineenergy #growthmindset #selfawareness