trauma
At its core, trauma can be thought of as the psychological wounds that persist, even when the physical ones are long gone.
The Facts on Domestic Violence. Content Warning.
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By Antiquity Anecdotes4 months ago in Psyche
The Silence of The Tiger
I just got back from visiting New Jersey two nights ago, and the whole trip left an immense impact on me. Not only did I recognize the simmering emotional chaos brewing in me minute by minute, I also witnessed how an unhealthy environment can derail regulation and healing. During those 11 days, I watched the tiger inside me slowly awaken — and there was nothing I could do to stop it.
By Yu-Shan Chen4 months ago in Psyche
How EMDR helped me become more peaceful with my Past…but left me with me in the Present.
There’s a wellness tool for just about everything these days. Flotation tanks, cold plunges, CBT, DBT, gratitude journals, breathwork, yoga, journalling, medication, meditation, crystals, herbal, holistic, homoeopathic...You name it, I’ve tried it. Some worked a little, some not at all, and most just reminded me how deeply annoying it is to try and meditate when your brain is busy replaying a drunk argument from 2016 while worrying if your Hello Fresh delivery driver thinks you’re rude.
By Chelsea Branch4 months ago in Psyche
The Mirror That Forgot Me. AI-Generated.
I used to trust mirrors. They were honest. Brutally honest. They didn’t lie like people did — didn’t flatter, didn’t soften, didn’t pretend. Every morning, my reflection greeted me with the same tired eyes, the same half-committed smile, the same quiet acceptance of who I was.
By Mr. Jackie4 months ago in Psyche
Aurora by Stefano Labbia: Why we need films that tell our hiddens truths
We often think of cinema as spectacle—as grand gestures, sweeping vistas, and technological marvels. And yes, there is a place for that kind of awe. But the truest, most profound power of film doesn't reside in the size of the screen or the scale of the effects. It is found in its extraordinary capacity to reach into the quiet corners of our shared humanity, to articulate the silent struggles we all carry, and to knit us together through the simple, powerful act of storytelling. The magic is in the resonance. It is in the undeniable click of recognition when a story on screen mirrors a piece of the story within our own hearts, making us feel, fundamentally, less isolated.
By Kate Hydeen4 months ago in Psyche
