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Love: A Journey Inward and Outward
Love isn’t always easy to let in. For some, it feels like sunlight filtering through a window—effortless and warm. For others, it’s a slow, cautious process, shaped by past wounds and the fear of being vulnerable. But love, in its truest form, is transformative. It challenges us to trust, to embrace imperfections, and to see ourselves in new ways. This is a reflection on what it means to open your heart to love—not as an abstract idea, but as a journey inward and outward, toward connection and self-discovery.
I’m Not a Regular Trauma Bond. I’m a Cool Trauma Bond.
Would I trade the trauma bond I formed with her for the regular bond we might have had if things had been different? It’s a question I keep coming back to. Trauma bonds are messy and painful, but they force you to confront yourself in ways a regular connection often doesn’t. If I had moved to Atlanta in 2022 instead of North Carolina, the stalking wouldn’t have happened, and we might have formed a healthier, more stable bond. But without the rupture of the trauma bond, would Autism or personality disorders have ever crossed our minds? Would we have been forced to confront the unhealed wounds we carried?
This post explores the complexities of trauma bonds, the growth they can catalyze, and the systemic gaps in care that leave individuals like us navigating these revelations through crisis rather than support.
Rewriting the Story: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
Growth doesn’t come neatly wrapped. It’s messy, uncomfortable, and full of moments where you second-guess yourself. But even in the chaos, progress is made. This post is my offering to the audience I can’t shake—a reflection on transformation, clarity, and moving forward. Sometimes, the act of starting again is where the magic truly happens. And for the record: never contact me again