The Healing Journal

In our blog The Healing Journal we share stories of difficulties with trauma, building resilience and restoring community.

Consider some of the ideas and stories we share. Maybe, there are more like you. 

 *Trauma-Informed Content: Topics may include trauma, anxiety, stress, and emotional distress. Please read gently.

Trying to find a way through post-affair personal growth relationship trauma self-reflection Jan 06, 2026
 
(Trigger Warning: Mentions of depression and suicidal thoughts)

 

My therapist suggested that I try writing things down instead of letting them sit in my head. So this is me trying. A while ago I...

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I'm unsure of what happened to me childhood trauma self-reflection trauma recovery Jan 05, 2026
 
 (Trigger warning: sexual abuse)

 

For a while now I’ve had these... memories, or maybe not full memories, more like feelings or flashes. I think something might have happened to me when I was yo...

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Big T and small t trauma: Understanding the spectrum of trauma big t trauma small t trauma understanding trauma Jan 04, 2026

When most people hear the word trauma, they think of big, life-altering events — war, assault, natural disasters, abuse. Those experiences absolutely are trauma, but they don’t tell the whole story.

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Welcome to Trauma Gym: A space to work out your emotional resilience mental health awareness trauma education trauma-informed care Jan 02, 2026

Welcome to Trauma Gym — a space where you can learn about how trauma impacts you, take healing into your own hands, get professional support where you need it and connect with others who care about th...

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