Life can break us, and sometimes we feel shattered, but pain isn’t the end. This post unpacks the difference between PTSD and CPTSD, revealing how survival shaped your body and mind. If you’re ready to understand your trauma deeper and find a path to healing, this is the read for you.

In this second part of the trauma series, we dive into how trauma affects the mind, your thoughts, reactions, and worldview. We explore the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex, and how trauma changes the way you feel, think, and relate. This piece ends with a practical exercise to help calm your nervous system and gently come back to the present moment.

Trauma isn’t just a memory, it’s a state your body and mind can stay trapped in for years. This post breaks down what trauma really is, how it impacts your brain and body, and reveals 5 subtle signs you might still be stuck in survival mode. Includes a journaling prompt to help you shift from autopilot to awareness and start your healing journey gently, one step at a time.