Honoring the Losses & Heaviness after Sexual Trauma

Grief can rise when numbness finally softens, and that doesn’t mean we’re failing or sliding backward. We name the double grief of healing after sexual trauma and practice a slower, body-based way to carry the ache without turning recovery into a performance. • grief as a sign of waking up, not regressing • double grief after sexual trauma: what was taken and who we must become • the “ever-present ache” as an echo of loss, not proof of brokenness • why healing is not a checklist for high achievers and people pleasers • five steps to stay with numbness: name, feel, compassion, breathe, permission Work With Me Individually (Texas Residents)I offer trauma-informed therapy for high-achieving women navigating:• Complex trauma• Late-diagnosed ADHD or autism• Nervous system dysregulation• Relational pattern healingIf you’d prefer one-on-one support, book a free 15-minute consultation here:http://linktr.ee/EmpoweringWellnessHubGood Music for Healing🎵 **Divine Woman Playlist (Apple Music):** https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/divine-woman/pl.u-leyl096uMoD885jEpisodes Mentioned in this EpisodeEpi 55 Your Freeze Response was Survival not Consenthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2467345/episodes/19054178-your-freeze-response-was-survival-not-consent Bonus Epi: Holding Space for the Numbness after Sexual Traumahttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2467345/episodes/19058743-bonus-epi-holding-space-for-the-numbness-after-sexual-traumaYou’re not alone. We’re healing together.Connect with me about this episode!Support the show