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Before talking about how grief and trauma are similar and different, I want to start by talking about “reality.” I put that in quotes, because our “reality” is dependent on our perspective and experiences, which are subjective. I like to remember this by saying, “perspective/experience = reality”. Let me give you a few examples!

“Okay, so I used the word “trauma” in the blog title, but for the purpose of this post, I want to instead use the words, “difficult life experiences,” to describe trauma. When most of us hear the word, “trauma,” we think, “oh, I’ve never been to war, or survived a horrific car accident, etc., so this doesn’t apply to me.” However, as I discussed in a previous post, trauma is what it is because of how we experience/perceive it…”

You’ve heard about trauma, but did you know there are three different types? Do you know how to process your trauma in a healthy way? Read on to learn more.

“Our brains are wired for connection. From an early age, we learn the importance of proximity seeking, or checking in on our caregivers to make sure they are still there, so that we can explore our world. As we become adults, that continues. We form secure attachments with romantic partners that help us feel grounded in the chaos of life and to appropriately seek comfort when distressed…”

The question “who am I” is the second most googled question in 2020 that starts with “who”, according to Keywordtool. This is a question that nearly every person grapples with at some point. How does a person know who they are? You’re told to “be yourself”, “be true to yourself”, “be YOU.” But what does that mean? What makes you different from me?