Trauma There are so many different situations that cause trauma. It can be something physical, it can be something emotional, or it can be a combination of both. No matter what kind, trauma should not be compared. As I've been healing, both physically and emotionally, from my car accident, I haven't been sticking to my own advice. I think about how much worse it could have … [Read more...]
An Accident and Everything that comes After
Accident Yesterday started off as a typical Wednesday. The morning rush to get dressed, eat, and out the door for summer school. I even packed up my car with some things to return and drop off while the kids were occupied. Everything was going smoothly, until it wasn't. An accident. The Short Version After dropping the kids off, I followed the traffic pattern that had … [Read more...]
Surviving Trauma, Dakota-Rose’s Story
Trauma A premature birth can be filled with trauma. From the unexpected early time you give birth, to all of the unknowns you must deal with in the NICU, the whole experience is full of life-changing events. Faced with talk of survival rates and unexpected complications, that trauma can stick with you long after you are home from the NICU. Today, however, we meet a sweet … [Read more...]
Recovering from trauma, but still experiencing triggers
If you've ever experienced a traumatic event, which I sincerely hope you haven't, it really sticks with you. At least, it has really stayed with me. Many of my blog posts come from that event, which was my twin pregnancy and everything that followed. Because it's always right there in the back of my mind, things I see, things I hear, and even things I smell, bring me … [Read more...]
