As women and teen girls, we navigate a world of expectations, emotions, and relationships. While these complexities can be sources of strength and joy, they can also become battlegrounds for trauma, leaving hidden scars on our mental health. Hi, I’m Ebony...
Trauma
What is Reproductive Trauma and How Does it Impact Mental Health?
As a therapist who works with individuals and families dealing with trauma, I see firsthand the deep and lasting impact of reproductive experiences gone wrong. While we hear a lot about "traditional" traumas like car accidents or violent crimes, reproductive trauma...
5 Practical Steps to Heal From Relationship Trauma
When women experience relationship trauma, the emotional pain can be intense and long-lasting. We pour so much of ourselves into our connections, making it incredibly difficult to cope when things go wrong. The emotional devastation can feel overwhelming, almost like...
3 Ways Trauma Is Stored in the Bodies of Women and Teen Girls
Have you ever felt a knot in your stomach after a fight, or a tightness in your chest after a difficult conversation? These are just some of the ways our bodies store the echoes of trauma, even when our minds struggle to articulate the pain. Hi, I’m Dr. Laryssa...