Reclaiming Authenticity: Unmasking After Complex Trauma and Embracing Self-Love

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10/02/23 • 15 min

The Hidden Healing of Emotions -The Heroine's Journey

Emerging from the shadows of complex trauma, we can often find ourselves hidden beneath layers of protective personas - masks that shield us, yet also disconnect us from our authentic selves. In this raw and reverberating episode of Hidden Healing, we delve into the maze of identity, exploring how we can reclaim our personal agency and find our way back to genuine selfhood.
Starting with my own journey from the grips of complex trauma, we explore how these protective masks form and how we can dismantle them to uncover our true identities. We discuss the transformative power of self-love and acceptance and provide practical and emotional tools such as journaling, meditation, and therapeutic guidance to assist you on your path to authenticity. Beyond the personal, we also delve into the impact of our shared narratives, examining how breaking the silence on our trauma stories can help liberate not just ourselves, but future generations. So let's embark on this voyage together, as we navigate the uncharted waters of healing, authenticity, and reclaiming our true selves.

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The Hidden Healing of Emotions -The Heroine's Journey - Reclaiming Authenticity: Unmasking After Complex Trauma and Embracing Self-Love

Transcript

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Welcome to the Hidden Healing Podcast . Thank you for stopping by to take a listen . I have a few questions for you . Did you grow up with a lot of adverse childhood experiences ? Do you live in the toxic stress of fight or flight , feeling constantly triggered by things that make you feel unsafe ? Well , you're in the right place .

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