I am a Trauma Informed Embodiment Coach. Healing is possible for women who have trauma. Big T, Little T, Complex, Sexual, Religious, any form of trauma. Check out my content and ways we can work together.
Your body isn’t weak — it’s remembering
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We’ve been exploring the Courage to Say No this month. Often we think saying no is something we do with our voice. But sometimes… The moment you notice… A tightening in the chest. And it feels confusing. When I first started noticing this happening and could begin labeling these body reactions as triggers, I would wonder: Why am I reacting like this? I would feel weak, like something was wrong with me that I needed to fix and change ASAP. But what if our body isn’t being weak? What if a trigger is our body remembering? And it’s remembering so we can stop ignoring a truth that wants to be seen — something that no longer needs to be held, unacknowledged, in our body. When we shine light on darkness, the fear, shame, guilt, heaviness — whatever is connected to it — can no longer thrive. It has the opportunity to be seen with honesty and kindness. Even if that’s not our initial response… And learning to offer ourselves kindness on our hard days is actually a beautiful sign of healing. Not because the triggers disappear overnight. But because our relationship with them begins to change. Instead of criticizing ourselves for having a reaction… We learn to pause. A gentle practice for hard daysIf you notice a hard moment this week, you might try this Loving-Kindness practice. First I invite Self Touch - Place a hand somewhere on your body that feels supportive — your heart, belly, or forehead....somewhere else.... Take a slow breath. Then gently repeat these phrases to yourself: May I be well. You don’t have to force yourself to feel anything. Just see if you can let the words land softly. Then I invite you to repeat the phrases 2-3 more times... May I be well. Even if part of you doubts them… Over time, this is one way we slowly teach our body: You are safe. And if your body has been saying no lately — through fatigue, emotion, or overwhelm — it doesn’t mean you’re failing. It may simply mean your body is remembering. And learning to listen to that memory with kindness is one of the bravest parts of healing. Remember, ❤️ You Matter. Your Healing Matters. You Are Worth It! P.S. If this resonates with you… Sometimes it helps to have someone sit with you and help you understand what your body might be communicating. If you’d like support learning the language of your nervous system and finding tools that work for your body, I’d love to connect. You can schedule a free 30-minute chat with me where we can talk about what you’ve been experiencing and explore a few ways to help your body feel more safe and supported. 👉 Sign up for a free 30-minute chat with Cami You don’t have to figure it all out alone. |
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I am a Trauma Informed Embodiment Coach. Healing is possible for women who have trauma. Big T, Little T, Complex, Sexual, Religious, any form of trauma. Check out my content and ways we can work together.
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