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
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