Healing Childhood Trauma: Setting Boundaries When You’ve Been Let Down

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Episode Description:

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We’re coming into the holiday season which is often a time of stress and difficulty for survivors of childhood trauma. This year feels particularly challenging for a lot of people.

This time of year often brings up complex feelings for trauma survivors, especially when we're expected to spend time with people who haven't supported our healing journey or have actively dismissed our experiences.

When family members or friends have shown support for narratives or people that deny, minimize, or dismiss trauma, it can feel overwhelming and retraumatizing.

Today we're diving into an important consideration about healing, self-protection, and setting boundaries – especially for survivors of sexual abuse navigating complex family dynamics, friendships, or co-working relationships generally, and especially during this holiday season.

I hope this video helps to remind you of being deserving of support and healing; to understand that your safety and emotional well-being have to be prioritized, navigate difficult interactions and relationships from a more grounded place; and validate your experiences and feelings, especially if those around you do not. 💜

I’d love to hear from you. Did this resonate with you? Do you recognize some boundaries that might be healthy for you to create?

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Episode Notes:

Boundaries During the Holidays: The holidays often amplify challenges in setting boundaries, particularly with family, friends, or coworkers. Survivors of childhood trauma may feel the need to reevaluate relationships, as these periods often surface feelings of betrayal or discomfort.

Recognizing Minimization and Dismissal: Survivors frequently encounter people who dismiss or minimize their experiences, urging them to "move on" or "forgive and forget." These interactions can perpetuate feelings of invalidation and hinder the healing process.

Prioritizing Healthy Relationships: Setting boundaries or even limiting contact with unsupportive people is essential for healing. Although societal norms may pressure individuals to maintain these connections, doing what is healthy often means going against these expectations.

Reflection and Preparation: Journaling about upcoming interactions during the holiday season can help identify unsupportive dynamics. Recognizing dismissive or hurtful behavior enables survivors to make intentional decisions about how to navigate these situations.

Honoring Your Feelings and Needs: Holidays often evoke vulnerabilities tied to past trauma. Survivors are encouraged to reflect on what they truly want and need, without succumbing to guilt or societal expectations, as part of their healing journey.

Helpful Tools for Your Healing Journey

Returning to Wholeness Journal Course

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Connecting Within

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Sacred Boundaries

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