System Speak: Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders My Own Ship
Aug 25, 2025
Emma delves into the healing potential of relationships, highlighting the importance of recognizing 'no' as a vital boundary. She shares personal breakthroughs during a calming beach day, balancing present-moment healing with processing memories. As she prioritizes self-care, Emma reflects on the impact of childhood dynamics and her need to reclaim agency in her life. The conversation touches on understanding trauma wounds, the responsibility of healing oneself, and the emotional journey of rediscovering her identity.
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Relationships Can Be Healing Pathways
- Emma's therapist reframes relationships as having healing potential, including boundary relationships that can teach parts new voices.
- Trauma makes "no" feel ineffective, but practice and body connection can teach that no is enough.
Use Bodily Cues To Enforce Boundaries
- Notice when your body knows "no" is enough and use that as a cue to set boundaries like taking breaks or using the bathroom.
- Prioritize self-care actions that protect your body even if they feel simple or risky at first.
Match Healing To The Wound
- Trauma leaves scars and open wounds that affect present reactions and require appropriate responses.
- Treat wounds with the right "medicine" rather than a one-size-fits-all approach to healing.
