Written by Alicia Murray. When your childhood was full of unpredictability — emotionally volatile parents, frequent moves, neglect, or constant tension — your nervous system didn’t learn safety. It learned vigilance. It learned how to read the room instantly. It learned that calm never lasted, so you shouldn’t trust it. This kind of upbringing doesn’t […]
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What Your Therapist Means by “Trauma Recovery Isn’t Linear”
written by Alicia Murray If you’ve been in therapy after a traumatic experience, you’ve likely heard your therapist say something like, “Remember, trauma recovery isn’t linear.” Maybe you nodded, but inside, it still felt frustrating when a difficult emotion or reaction resurfaced — especially after weeks of feeling “better.” Here’s what therapists really mean when […]
What Your Therapist Means When They Say “Trauma Recovery Isn’t Linear”
If you’ve ever worked with a therapist on healing from trauma, there’s a good chance you’ve heard this phrase: “Trauma recovery isn’t linear.” And maybe you nodded — but inside, part of you was wondering what that actually means. Here’s the honest answer: It means healing won’t follow a straight, predictable path. It won’t always […]
