Trauma can feel like an overwhelming weight, a shadow that follows us through daily life. Even when life on paper looks like we are doing okay, inside it can feel like a very different story - helpless, stuck, lack of joy, and shame. When I first began to understand the impact trauma had on my mind and body, I realized that healing was not about forgetting or pushing pain aside. It was also more than just understanding. Instead, it was about learning how to navigate through t