Trauma

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Self Destructive Behaviors Are Often Survival Behaviors

“Sometimes the behaviors we judge most harshly are the very ones that once helped us survive.” Have you ever looked at yourself and wondered, “Why do I keep doing things that hurt me when all I want is to feel better?” Maybe you’ve turned to alcohol or drugs. Maybe you’ve stayed in relationships that hurt […]

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Why Healthy Love Can Feel Unsafe After Trauma (And What’s Really Going On)

“Familiarity is not the same as safety.” Have you ever noticed yourself getting pulled toward relationships that feel intense, chaotic, or even unsafe but also strangely familiar?  Maybe you become the fixer. Or the one who holds everything together. Or you find yourself drawn to people you have to earn love from.  And then something confusing happens. 

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