9 Signs We Are Healing From Trauma

1. Decreased self-doubt: Survivors report feeling fewer episodes of self-doubt. They will learn to trust their own decisions, their recognition of red flags, and their remembrance of the past and the trauma they experienced.
2. Changes in health or body: When we start to heal one aspect of our being, mentally or physically, it causes a chain reaction that spurs improvement in all other areas of life.
3. Being less offended or bothered by others' boundaries: Survivors entering the healing stage start to recognize themselves being more understanding of others' boundaries and being better about setting their own.
4. No longer having conversations with "them" in your head: Many people want to have their moment in the sun, sharing their feelings and experiences with a neglectful caregiver or another who hurt us, even if they were forced to listen.
5. Increased comfort acknowledging—and feeling—your feelings: Instead of dismissing your feelings, feeling shame or embarrassment over them, or doubting their legitimacy, you start to learn that the only way to process feelings is to acknowledge and allow them to be felt.
6. Increased comfort with asking for help from others: Instead of believing yourself and your struggles to be a burden on others, you learn to trust in the kindness of the people who support you and learn that they want you to be happy and well.
7. Increased self-compassion: Many survivors struggle with this, as it was not shown to us in childhood. But as we heal, we learn how to show ourselves kindness and grace for the mistakes we make as we grow.
8. Ability to recognize when something has triggered you: In many ways, developing self-understanding is a lifelong process. This does not mean that the triggers won't happen, only that we will be able to recognize them as being drawn from something deeper, instead of coming from the present situation.
9. A decline in self-soothing or self-medicating: Survivors will notice a decline in self-soothing behaviors. Perhaps you notice that you are not reaching for the comfort foods—or substances—you once depended on every evening.

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Reflection:

What are some other signs that show you're healing from the trauma?

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