CPTSD, Complex Trauma, Generational PTSD, Relationship Trauma | TMFR LLC

CPTSD Recovery: We Are Traumatized Motherfuckers

CPTSD, Complex Trauma, Generational PTSD, Relationship Trauma | TMFR LLC

  • 4.9 Obstacles to Actual self-Love After Trauma

4.9 Obstacles to Actual self-Love After Trauma

Saturday 28th September 2024

Struggling with self-love after trauma? This episode unpacks why it's so hard and offers practical advice to help you start liking yourself again.
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CPTSD Recovery: We Are Traumatized Motherfuckers
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Breaking Down Barriers to Self-Love After Trauma

Episode Overview

  • Trauma creates barriers to self-love.
  • Lost relationships can impact our ability to love ourselves.
  • Unrealistic criteria for love often stem from trauma.
  • Self-scrutiny is a common issue among trauma survivors.
  • Practical steps can help foster self-compassion.
Is there some chance that your brain learned a long time ago that it wasn't allowed to feel good about itself?
In this episode of 'CPTSD Recovery: We Are Traumatized Motherfuckers', the host dives into the messy and often uncomfortable topic of self-love after trauma. Why do those who've experienced trauma find it so hard to love themselves? Jess, with her unique blend of personal experience and academic knowledge, breaks down the barriers that trauma creates between us and self-acceptance. She talks about lost relationships, unrealistic criteria for love, and the relentless self-scrutiny that trauma survivors endure.
The episode is packed with raw honesty and even a bit of humour to keep things light amidst the heavy subject matter. Jess's reflections on her own journey and her insights into the neuroscience behind trauma make this a compelling listen for anyone struggling with self-love. She doesn't shy away from the tough stuff but also offers hope and practical advice for fostering self-compassion.
By the end, you'll feel less alone and more equipped to tackle your own obstacles to self-love. So grab your headphones and get ready for a deep, yet engaging, exploration of how to start liking yourself again after trauma.