Have you ever noticed the layers of an onion? There's a lot, right? Well, have you ever compared yourself to the layers of an onion and realized that we all have stored trauma within those layers, and in order to fully heal through your journey of life, it's important to unravel the layers that hold you captive. I've noticed within my life, oftentimes things will come up unexpectedly and then I realize that it's something that I haven't fully healed from. Post-traumatic stress disorder is often what a person is labeled after dealing with a very traumatic experience.
Unhealed trauma can be passed down the generational line, causing constant conflict amongst individuals and within the family. PTSD can be triggered by images,smells, certain people... the brains way of remembering danger and instantly reacting to the event. (heart racing, high alert look, sweaty palms, upset stomach, jumpy).
PTSD Foundation of America, Veteran Line: (877) 717-PTSD (7873). Providing referrals, information, and helpful resources to veterans and their families, this toll-free hotline is available 24/7.
National Hopeline Network: (800) 442-HOPE (4673). Available 365 days a year, volunteers who staff this toll-free hotline are specially trained in crisis intervention to provide support, information, and referrals to people in need. You can also access services via chat by pressing the “Chat Now” button on its website.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. This service is available 24/7 and provides free crisis support and information via text.
Always,
Brittany
