TheG2Connection

80 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/2

0 saved

1

10

What I used to believe about trauma…

What I used to believe about trauma (and what I know now)!

THEN: I thought healing meant forgetting.

NOW: I know healing means remembering safely.

What’s one belief about trauma you used to hold that you’ve let go of?

#ThrowbackThursday #TraumaHealing #RewriteYourStory #MentalHealthJourney #TheG2Connection

2025/6/5 Edited to

Rewriting the narrative of trauma is an essential step towards healing. It's crucial to understand that unlearning harmful beliefs about trauma can lead to significant personal growth. Many individuals initially believe that healing requires them to erase painful memories; however, the truth is that acknowledging and safely processing these memories is where true healing occurs. Research shows that trauma recovery often involves a journey of self-discovery and understanding one's experiences. By recognizing and rewriting the narrative around trauma, individuals can reclaim their story. Encourage open discussions about trauma healing within communities, enhancing support networks for those in need. Through this process, one can learn new coping mechanisms, understand the impact of trauma on their life, and foster resilience. What beliefs about trauma have you unlearned, and how has your perspective changed? Engage with others and explore collective healing efforts that promote mental well-being.

Related posts

Four books on trauma healing are displayed: 'What Happened to You?', 'No Bad Parts', 'The Body Keeps the Score', and 'It Didn't Start With You'. The image is titled 'BOOKS TO READ ABOUT Childhood Trauma' and states 'Essential for healing'.

Books for Healing & Understanding Trauma

Heal your inner child by learning about yourself on a deeper psychological level #traumahealing #childhoodtrauma #traumabooks #booksoflemon8

2204 likes

Stretches to Release Trauma Stored in Hips

lThe hips are often referred to as a "storage center" for trauma, and this phenomenon can be understood through a blend of physical, emotional, and psychological perspectives. 1️⃣Physical Anatomy ✨Muscle Tension: The hip area includes major muscles that can become tight due to stress, i

9775 likes

A warm overhead shot shows a cup of coffee, an open notebook with a pencil, and a textured blanket. The text overlay reads: 'These 6 Habits Felt Normal Until I Realized They Were Trauma Responses'.

A light gray textured background displays the text: '1. Over-apologizing – Saying sorry even when it's not your fault.'

A light gray textured background displays the text: '2. People-pleasing – Putting others first to feel safe or accepted.'

6 Habits I Didn’t Know Were Trauma Responses

“I used to think these habits were just part of my personality… turns out, they were symptoms of survival.” No one tells you that being “the chill one,” “the responsible one,” or “the overthinker” can be side effects of emotional wounds you never got to process. These 6 habits once helped me

2898 likes

A warm, dimly lit room with an orange glowing spherical lamp and a candlestick on a white surface, next to a window with blinds. Text overlay reads: "8 signs you're breaking generational trauma."

A notebook with handwritten text and a Bible open in the background. Text overlay highlights: "noticing your parents' less desirable traits" and explains recognizing negative habits and character.

A person with long dark hair sits cross-legged on a rug in a bright room. Text overlay states: "choosing different patterns," describing intentional changes in habitual responses to life.

8 signs you’re breaking generational trauma 🥰

being the cycle breaker in your family is HARD!! not everyone will appreciate or even understand what you’re trying to do and some people will even actively stand in your way (which will ultimately just give you more lessons) but the impact of your effort will quite literally last for generat

2513 likes

Healing tools to process trauma

Healing from trauma doesn’t always mean you have to relive the pain. In fact, finding gentle ways to process trauma can allow you to move forward without re-triggering old wounds. It’s about honoring your healing journey while prioritizing emotional safety. Processing trauma in this way is crucia

451 likes

How I dealt with my SA trauma

Healing from one of my deeply challenging sexual assault experience has been a transformative journey for me. With the support of my friends, family, and a wonderful therapist, I’ve slowly been able to rebuild my confidence and sense of self. This experience has taught me resilience and the importa

145 likes

8 Myths You Used to Believe About Healing

Which one of these did you believe ? 👇🏻 🖤 save this for when you forget that healing doesn’t look like the movies. @SarahAtGentleGrove #healing #traumahealing #mentalhealthmatters #emotionalhealing #innerchildhealing

7 likes

Childhood Trauma 😬

Healing Childhood Trauma Through Shadow Work For a long time, I thought I could just move on from my childhood pain, but it kept resurfacing in unexpected ways. Shadow work has helped me confront those hidden parts of myself that still carry old wounds. It’s not easy, but facing that pain has be

959 likes

I don’t know about yall but they used to traumatiz

3 likes

Pieces of Me: Rebuilding After Trauma

There are moments in life that change everything in an instant. In 2013, I went through something no one should ever have to endure. I’m not here to share the details, I never want to traumatize anyone, but I do want to talk about what happened after, and how the healing has unfolded since then.

404 likes

A graphic titled 'HOW Childhood Trauma Shows Up IN ADULT RELATIONSHIPS' lists 10 ways past trauma affects adult relationships. Examples include fear of abandonment, overthinking, struggling to trust healthy love, people-pleasing, and choosing emotionally unavailable partners, emphasizing awareness as the first step to healing.

Childhood Trauma vs My relationship

Your Childhood Trauma May Still Be Choosing Your Relationships Some relationship patterns are not personality traits — they’re survival responses. Childhood trauma can show up as: • fear of abandonment • overthinking • people pleasing • emotional shutdown • struggling to trust healthy lo

205 likes

Things you thought were normal but are trauma

1724 likes

A classical art-style image of a woman with a floral crown, surrounded by waves and figures, with the title '10 Steps to Overcoming Religious Trauma as a Christian Witch'.

An artistic depiction of a figure with outstretched arms, surrounded by others, illustrating the step 'Acknowledge and Validate Your Experience' in overcoming religious trauma.

A classical painting of women looking up at a dragon, with text 'Define Your Relationship with God' and advice on focusing on love and forgiveness.

✨ Overcoming Religious Trauma as a Christian Witch

Breaking free from religious trauma isn’t easy, especially when blending Christianity and witchcraft. 🌙✝️ In this post, I’m sharing how I’ve: 🌿 Found healing by redefining my relationship with God ✨ Embraced the paradox of faith and magic to reclaim my spirituality 🕊️ Used prayer, spells, and

48 likes

The things they don’t tell you about trauma bonds

Adulting is rough. #traumabonding #toxicpeople #narcissisticabuse

31 likes

Why You Keep Explaining | Trauma Response

Over-explaining isn't usually about having too much to say. It can become a protective habit after your words have been questioned, twisted, dismissed, or misunderstood repeatedly. Over time, your brain learns to explain everything in advance, hoping it will prevent another misunderstandi

144 likes

NEVER TELL MEN ANYTHING THAT CAN BE USED AGAINST YOU

63 likes

What trauma does to the amygdala

The amygdala is your brain’s emotional center. It’s the part that senses danger and helps you stay safe. When you go through trauma, that part gets stuck on high alert. So even when you’re not in danger, your body feels like you are. That’s why you feel anxious. Why you snap quickly. Why smal

32 likes

Hustle culture is a trauma response

Hustle culture isn’t always about ambition. Sometimes it’s a trauma response dressed up as excellence. When your nervous system is wired for survival, stillness feels unsafe. You overwork because you were taught love had to be earned. You stay busy because rest brings up everything you’ve buried

33 likes

RELATIONSHIP TRAUMA TRUTHS

Hi 👋🏽 my name is Erriona and I’ve suffered a lot of relationship trauma in my life I’m only 18 and I’ve given up on love….. it’s hurts so bad still and I’m still traumatized but I’ve been on my healing journey for 9 months now and I wanna know your thought on this topic or if anything I said you co

1802 likes

The cover of 'The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma' by Laurence Heller and Brad J. Kammer, featuring a quote from Gabor Maté and a ripple graphic.

An open page from the book, detailing 'Pillar 3: Reinforcing Agency' with reflective questions and therapeutic shortcuts for supporting client agency.

An open page from the book, showing a 'Reflective Exercise' with prompts for self-inquiry and a section discussing the NARM inquiry process.

Heal Developmental Trauma Book ✨

The Guide is a go-to tool that explains: - The four pillars of the NARM therapeutic model - Cultural and Intergenerational trauma - Shock vs. Complex trauma - Adverse Childhood Experiences and Complex - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - How to differentiate NARM from other therapeutic mo

214 likes

🫶Your trauma is still valid, even if…

Trauma isn’t measured by how “bad” it looks on the outside. It’s measured by how your nervous system experienced it. ✨ Your trauma is still valid even if: • You never told anyone • You’re feeling better now • Your life wasn’t threatened • People didn’t be

508 likes

How I healed from past pain & trauma

disclaimer: I am by no means a mental health professional this is what has worked for me! I am simply sharing my experience. Please seek appropriate help if you need to. This is what has changed my life truly!!! Without these tools and learning these things, I would not be where I am today. My t

47 likes

A scenic landscape with mountains, water, and a field of flowers, featuring the title 'The Window of Tolerance' and text explaining how trauma affects survivors, with two yellow butterflies.

A scenic landscape with mountains, water, and a field of flowers, displaying text about Dr. Dan Siegel's Window of Tolerance model for trauma survivors.

A scenic landscape with mountains, water, and a field of flowers, explaining the 'window of tolerance' as a safe emotional zone and how trauma shrinks it.

The Window of Tolerance After Trauma

Guys the 10 picture limit really killed me here!😭 In my next post I will talk more about how dysregulation showed up for me, how I learned to recognize early signs, and tools I used to keep my emotions under control and eventually expand my window of tolerance. 🤍 I wanted to summarize a really

6 likes

trauma by narcissistic

#narcknowledge #narcabuse #learnonlemon8 #besafe #trauma @andrea35reiss

8 likes

Is that your personality or a trauma response?

That’s just how I am. No, sis… that’s just how you survived. Hyper-independence? A survival strategy. Afraid of closeness? A trauma response. Always the strong one? A protective mask. Always performing? A fear of not being enough. These aren’t your personality. They’re your protection.

17 likes

A title slide on a background of grass and flowers in the rain, stating "YOU'VE BEEN LIED TO ABOUT HEALING TRAUMA —HERE'S THE TRUTH" with a "SWIPE TO GLOW UP" prompt.

A slide on a rainy background with pink tulips, stating "Trauma isn't just in your head —it's in your nervous system." with an emergency siren icon.

A slide on a rainy background with red and yellow flowers, stating "You don't just 'think' your way out of it. Healing is deeper than that. Here's what actually works:".

You’ve Been Lied to About Healing Trauma

You’ve Been Lied to About Healing Trauma—Here’s the Truth (Backed by Science) 🧠✨ 🚨 Trauma isn’t just in your head—it’s in your nervous system. You don’t just “think” your way out of it. Healing is deeper than that. Here’s what actually works: 💥 1. Your body holds trauma. Somatic heal

129 likes

You’re not too much. You’re used to performing 💖

You’re not too much. You’re just too used to performing for love that never really saw you. People don’t change because of Instagram quotes. They change when their pain finally screams louder than their performance. Let me be honest with you. I didn’t start healing just because I saw a qu

6 likes

Complex trauma signs 🍋🫶✨🌸

Complex trauma doesn’t always look the way people expect.. and that can stem from the fact that people think of only a few extreme stereotypical examples when they think of what is considered ‘trauma.’ Many survivors appear high-functioning.. responsible, successful, and capable. Their nervous

85 likes

A person with closed eyes hugs a tangled mass of dark lines with a red heart, symbolizing emotional struggle. The title reads "C-PTSD How I Don't Let My CPTSD Control My Life 'Trauma-Dumping'" on a purple background.

Text asks "Should we be 'trauma dumping'" and discusses managing CPTSD. An illustration shows a small, sad figure sitting on a tangled line inside a thought bubble above a head silhouette, against a pink and purple background.

A white text box on a pink and purple background lists strategies for managing CPTSD: "Journaling First," "Self-Check: Is This the Right Time?," and "The Power of Boundaries," with explanatory text for each point.

How I Manage My CPTSD and Avoid Trauma Dumping 🧠

Dealing with CPTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is no joke. It can feel like my trauma is always lurking in the background, ready to spill into conversations at any moment. For a long time, I struggled with trauma dumping—oversharing about my past in ways that weren’t healthy for me or

283 likes

A title slide asking "so is it ADHD OR PTSD" with a person reflected in a table with red cups, and a "SWIPE" arrow indicating more content. It sets the stage for distinguishing between the two conditions.

A Venn diagram titled "Misdiagnosis Monday: ADHD vs. PTSD" illustrating shared and distinct symptoms of ADHD and PTSD, including irritability, impulse control difficulties, and attention issues as commonalities.

An infographic titled "ADHD Overview: Signs of Inattention" listing nine common signs such as difficulty with sustained attention, losing objects, forgetfulness, distractibility, and appearing not to listen.

ADHD OR PTSD(trauma response)???

In a lot of podcasts, talk shows, tiktoks etc people seem to always link ADHD with a childhood trauma. Me being diagnosed with severe ADHD and no childhood trauma, it really caused me to wonder if I was blocking out something.🥲 I thought I had a great childhood. I feel my parents did their best.

179 likes

My trauma didn’t make me stronger.

It made me question why my parents didn’t care more. The daughter in me forgives my parents mistakes. The MOM in me will never understand. Sexual abuse, verbal abuse, physical abuse was-(well…IS?) part of my story. I grew up a sexual abuse victim. When I was 5, one of my dad’s friends.

96 likes

have you experienced this after trauma? ❤️‍🩹

these things pretty much controlled my life in the years after i moved out of my parent’s house. i had no idea what was happening because at that point i genuinely thought these things were just my personality. if that sounds like you, i’ve got good news 😅 these things are not a part of you !!!

103 likes

Overused & Misunderstood Psychology Words

Some mental health words are trending… but they’re not always being used accurately. Gaslighting. ADHD. Toxic. Triggered. Boundaries. These aren’t just buzzwords: they describe real psychological patterns and lived experiences. When we use them carefully, we protect the people who are actually na

257 likes

mental health and trauma activity

6 likes

A dark, moody image of a body of water with trees and hills in the background. Overlay text asks: "What if your 'bad habits' are actually trauma responses?"

A scenic image of mountains and water under a warm-toned sky. Overlay text explains that losing interest in things can be a trauma response, not just unmotivation.

A serene landscape with water and distant hills under a soft, light sky. Overlay text explains that struggling to accept compliments can be due to feeling undeserving of praise.

trauma responses, bad habits

what if your "bad habits" are actually trauma responses, PTSD?? Or something like that .... Makes total sense... #trauma #traumaresponse #traumaeffects

16 likes

5 Trauma responses 📚

5 Trauma Responses You Might Think Are Common Trauma responses are the ways our bodies and minds react to overwhelming or distressing experiences. These responses can include various behaviors or feelings, such as anxiety, hypervigilance, or difficulty trusting others. Understanding these reacti

123 likes

Healing childhood trauma is possible 🧸

Growing up, I believed my worth was tied to how much I could give to others, even if it meant sacrificing my own peace. I avoided conflict, stayed quiet, and put everyone else’s needs before my own because I thought that’s what made me valuable. But I’ve learned that’s not true. Healing taught m

169 likes

🦋 Trauma & Healing- Learning to trust again

🌙 Learning to Trust Again: After you've been hurt, trusting again can feel overwhelming. Healing doesn't require you to trust everyone—it begins with learning to trust yourself first. Why trust becomes difficult: When trust has been broken, your brain often becomes more alert to p

0 likes

A person's feet in white sneakers stand on a ground covered with autumn leaves. Text overlays describe the onset of vaccine injury symptoms, including nervous system damage, sensory issues, fatigue, and severe spinal pain after receiving vaccines in 2019.

A dimly lit bedroom scene with an unmade bed and a lamp. Text overlays discuss the mental and emotional toll of vaccine injury due to skepticism and the decision to share the experience to help others feel less alone.

Trauma no one talks about

I wanted to share this personal experience in hopes to help people who have gone through it know they’re not alone, and to help shed light on it for others who have not! Whether you’ve gone through something similar or totally different things in life, here is a general encouragement to everyone

326 likes

A smiling woman with long brown hair gestures at a table with tacos and drinks, with the text "You're so funny!!" overlaid.

A young girl in a pink and gold belly dancer costume raises her arm, with text about childhood body image and self-hatred.

A smiling woman with long brown hair gestures at a table with tacos and drinks, with the text "You're so funny!!" overlaid.

Trauma makes you funny love 🥰

“You’re so funny!!” I know, I know 😂 This trend is so real. Scroll 👉🏼 • • • #selfacceptancejourney #selfnuetrality #joyfulmovement #intuitiveeating #foodfreedomjourney #intuitiveeatingcounselor #HAES #bodypositive

86 likes

A mother holds her child in front of a 'Baby Shark Two' birthday banner and balloons. A cake with 'Ade Happy 2nd Birthday' is on the table. Overlay text reads 'Generational Trauma I'm Breaking'.

A young child on a balcony reaches for bubbles, with blooming trees in the background. Overlay text states: 'Allowing her to express herself, without invalidating her feelings.'

A top-down view shows a parent's feet and a child's head with braided hair walking on a sidewalk. Overlay text reads: 'Apologizing To Her When I'm Wrong'.

Generational Trauma I’m Breaking👩‍👧🤎

1. I will be allowing her to be herself and express herself however she likes, as long as it doesn’t harm her or anyone else. I won’t invalidate her feelings, she will be allowed to express how she feels without being put down about it. 2. I will apologize to her when I am wrong. Growing up my

59 likes

A white bowl filled with various candies, with bags of Sour Patch Kids Zombie candy visible on a white surface. The image features text overlaying "Trauma Dump Candy Salad" and "I'll go first."

A hand pours Sour Patch Kids Zombie candy into a white bowl. Text overlay shares a personal story: "Hi, I'm Rachel! when I was 19 I got herpes from an almost 40 year old who told me they were 25."

A hand pours Mike and Ike SOUR Spooky Treats candy into a white bowl. Text overlay continues the personal story: "we 'dated' for almost 2 years before I found out his real age and NAME."

Make a trauma dump candy salad w/ me 🥰

Since now you know my greatest trauma … feel free to dump yours in the comments & don’t forget what candy you brought!🥲 This is a judgement free, safe zone only!!! getting it out (even if it’s as silly as this online) is still talking about it! & talking helps a lot ❤️ Also th

151 likes

Seeing Beyond the Behavior: Childhood Trauma

Every child deserves to be safe. Seen. And believed. The signs of childhood PTSD are often missed because they don’t look like what we expect. Let’s raise awareness, not just for our kids,but for the child we used to be. 🧠💔 #PTSDawareness #TraumaInformed #ChildhoodTrauma #CycleBreake

47 likes

See more