Tag: therapy for trauma
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Is Hyper Independence a Symptom of Betrayal Trauma?

Hyper-independence can seem like a positive coping mechanism, but it’s often a trauma response. When people experience betrayal trauma and then feel like others aren’t safe, they rely only on themselves. This short article explains where hyper-independence comes from, how it shows up, and why healing is possible. If you’re tired of doing everything alone,…
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Do You Have to Remember to Recover From Trauma?

You can remember what happened and still feel stuck. Trauma lives in the body, not just the mind. Talking about it might bring back pain, but it doesn’t mean you’ve healed. Real recovery comes when your nervous system stops reacting like it’s still happening. This post explains why remembering isn’t the same as recovering—and what…
