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Listening to My Body on My Trauma Recovery Journey
I always knew addressing my trauma was inevitable; at some point, I needed to address the thoughts and sensations that occurred deeply within my own psyche and body. I did not know that it would happen aged 24, shortly after a nine month stay in a treatment center that changed my life. Recovering from trauma is rarely linear, similar to an addiction. The process can be grueling, exhausting and mentally testing. Addressing extensive trauma is not for the weary and requires an immense amount of strength to speak up and let one’s own story be known. J.K. Rowling, known for her vibrant Harry Potter series, has a truthful take on what it means to be courageous:
