❤️‍🩹The greatest aids of healing for the survivors is to know that they are safe 🫶

I believe that one of the main challenges survivors face is feeling like their past traumas are happening in the present. Every day, we encounter triggers and try to navigate through them. Despite knowing that the events occurred years or decades ago, we still feel the impact in our bodies. Instead of convincing survivors that their traumatic experiences are in the past, it's crucial to reassure them that they are safe now, in the present. Personally, I rely on supportive relationships to feel safe and move forward. To all survivors, remember that it's okay to feel the effects of trauma, but keep moving forward. Stay strong 💪