Healing from trauma is not a straight road. Some days you will feel powerful and free, and other days the old wounds may ache again. That does not mean you are failing — it means your nervous system is relearning safety. Progress is not about never falling back, but about rising one more time than you fall.
Trauma recovery often feels like two steps forward, one step back. Many survivors blame themselves when memories or triggers resurface, but setbacks are part of the process. Each time you soothe yourself, seek support, or refuse to believe the lies trauma told you, you build new strength. Healing is not about speed but about depth — and every step forward counts
