Trauma to Triumph

In a previous blog I mentioned that one of the most powerful attributes of being a woman is our resilience. We are capable of overcoming situations and experiences that were designed to stop us, to silence us, to destroy us. Trauma, defined as a deeply disturbing or distressing experience and can have detrimental effects on our physical, spiritual and mental development and well-being. Although the effects of trauma can have a significant impact on our lives we have to power to overcome this through healing and acceptance. Trigger warning!!!! This blog discusses different forms of traumas and abuse. Please do not continue if you have been severely impacted and can be affected emotionally by the topic discussed. “Resilience is your armor against hardship and failure ~ unknown “ Trauma can be passed down from generations, trauma can manifest from a difficult birth or through painful childhood experiences and through the struggles of living life. Trauma can trigger mental illness, the development of disease and can dictate our behaviors and emotions. One of the most painful, most difficult to overcome and most commonly reported trauma reported amongst women is sexual trauma. Sexual trauma is the most traumatic type of trauma because it affects us on all levels, physically, mentally and spiritually. It is very common for sexual trauma to manifest and be stored in our bodies affecting our womb function, our physical response to danger and our outward physical expression of self. It affects us mentally as many survivors are prone to reliving the traumatic effect and often feel powerless resulting in depression, low self-esteem, low sense of worth and poor self-control. This can manifest in being overly sexual or being nonsexual in addition to self-medicating. Aside from sexual trauma other traumas such as death of a loved one, growing up in extreme poverty, being subjected to verbal and physical abuse, environmental events and experiences beyond our control can also impact our lives and cause us to behave in ways such as acting aggressively or passively, to be in constant flight or flight mode and operate and function out of fear. There are many side effects of trauma and they can manifest in many ways. Pay attention to your body and what it is trying to say to you. Notice when you feel outside or beyond yourself and notice the sensations that go through your body. Be aware of your thoughts and what they are saying to you and seek to understand how these traumatic events and experiences are shaping your life. Are you tired of being anxious, are you tired of being depressed, are you tired of going down a self-destructive road with no end in sight? Ask yourself the hard questions and vow to do the shadow work to heal. You have the power, you are resilience. “She was unstoppable, not because she didn’t have any doubts or failures but because she continued on despite them. ~Beau Taplin. “

Reliving painful experiences can be very difficult and hard to manage however it is crucial to our healing journey. Its important to note that if you are not ready to address your traumas, that's ok. Go at your own pace and celebrate each milestone that you make. When you are ready, seek the guidance and support of a trained professional, of nonjudgmental friends and family and of your creator. Combine this with techniques to heal such as sound therapy, physical movement, meditation, and grounding. Know that you are capable, know that no matter how you feel you are but alone and that there is a tribe of women and future generations rooting for you. I want to note the purpose of this blog is to not bring up old wounds but to help you better understand yourself, the way you think and the way you behave the way you do. The purpose of this blog is to let you know that you are not alone and that you are not your circumstances and that you have the power heal and forgive. I created this blog because not only did I want to empower you I wanted and desperately needed to empower myself. I am aware of my traumas, Im aware of how they manifested in my life and I'm taking the action I need to continue on my healing journey. I will no longer silence my voice I will use my voice and words to inspire and motivate others. We are not our past, we are not our traumas. We turn traumas into triumphs and no matter how many times we fall, we rise victorious again. “Resilience is based on compassion for ourselves as well for compassion for others. ~ Sharon Salzberg “ Repeat and affirm, “I am healed from my traumas” “I am resilient and strong “ “I am fearless” “I am loved” “I am deserving and worthy of a good life” “I am in control of my actions and emotions “ “I am supported and guided” “I am victorious “ “ I turned my traumas into triumphs” “Bad b$&*@ central, check my credentials ~ nicki minaj “  Signed with lots of hugs and love and positivity, 

Share a time that you had to overcome an obstacle and what motivated you to overcome it?  Share below in the comments. 

 ~LuXuriously Loved Related: When the Stars Aligned