Accepting and Healing from Trauma

As I look to the next chapter of my healing, I am working on confronting my trauma and coping from it. Being self aware and mindful of my relationships with others has been a struggle, but learning how to utilize gratitude and create room for trauma has allowed me to work on healing.    Key Takeaways:  [3:27] Looking at my life right now and how I'm healing [6:58] Having the same experience, but different reactions [10:47] Confronting my trauma and coping from it [15:39] Looking at what triggers me  [17:41] Struggling with executive functioning due to trauma [20:10] Being self aware and having mindfulness is difficult for me [23:08] Recognizing my feelings and putting a label to them [24:31] Nor having a place to practice mindfulness and my phone distracting me [29:25] Molly loved theater and how her foundation will help others in the same way   [32:28] Traumatic relationships on top of financial stressors [34:47] How relationships in my life have changed since Molly's death [37:44] How shame plays a role in relationships [40:25] Trying to find balance in my life [41:59] How physical movement can help one heal from trauma  [47:07] Physical touch is tough for me [48:44] How touch helps, but is a double-edged sword [54:38] Jumping in and saving others, but not myself [56:04] Gratitude allows you to use your stress hormones appropriately  [58:31] Being in flight, fright, or freeze  [1:02:17] Bring able to help others with this podcast [1:04:55] Creating room for traumatic memories because they don't leave you [1:06:00] Recovery is a lifelong journey [1:09:41] Wanting my children to have a large support system [1:10:36] Thank you for the support  [1:13:38] What's next for me   Resources from this episode: The Body Keeps the Score The Body Keeps the Score Workbook Trauma conference  Stepmom RB Productions Karen Kenney    Connect with Barb: Website Facebook  Instagram YouTube