fromPsychology Today3 months agoThe Myth That Abusive Parents Were Doing the Best They CouldDenial serves a vital role in helping us navigate our trauma history, allowing distance from our abuse and creating a buffer against the pain.Parenting
fromPsychology Today3 months agoDemystifying the Fawn ResponseThe fawn response is a complex survival mechanism emerging from trauma, which often goes unrecognized and is mistakenly labeled as simply 'people-pleasing.'Mental health
Mental healthfromPsychology Today3 months agoUnderstanding Trauma Beyond Emotional PainPsychological trauma persists even after threats are gone, while emotional pain is part of normal growth.