Avoiding Social Isolation After Trauma

Avoiding Social Isolation After Trauma

When you’re living with the side effects of trauma, grief, pain, depression, anxiety, or stress, you might find yourself hiding away from loved ones, not showing up to social plans, or avoiding communication with others—ultimately, falling more and more into social isolation. A lot of trauma survivors will isolate due to fear or because they feel other people in their lives don’t understand what they’re going through. But you are not alone. Here are a few reminders to help during difficult times.

Learning to Forgive When It’s Too Hard

Learning to Forgive When It’s Too Hard

Have you been in a situation where it feels impossible to forgive someone in your life, no matter how hard you try? Forgiveness is a virtuous trait, one that most religions tout as the path to freedom. But what if you’re just not quite ready to let go? If you can relate, here are some thoughts on what to do when you aren’t ready to forgive but want to continue moving forward.