Trusting Your Gut: Navigating Intuition After Abuse
Episode Overview
Gaslighting can cause confusion and self-doubt. It's important to distinguish between trauma responses and genuine gut feelings. Trusting your intuition is crucial in the healing process. Setting boundaries in therapy and relationships can aid recovery. You have the right to leave any relationship that feels unhealthy.
Please trust your gut. Yes, there is a healing process to go through when you have PTSD and what we call an overreactive amygdala.
Have you ever had that gut feeling that something just isn’t right? In this episode of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Journal, Jennifer Mixon dives into the complexities of trusting your intuition, especially when you're dealing with the aftermath of an abusive relationship. Jennifer uses her own experiences to illustrate how gaslighting can mess with your nervous system, leaving you second-guessing your own sanity. She also shares practical advice on how to differentiate between trauma responses and genuine gut feelings.
It's a candid discussion that might just make you feel a little less alone in your journey towards healing and self-worth. Jennifer's honest reflections provide a comforting reminder that it’s okay to trust yourself, even when the world around you feels chaotic. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt manipulated or unsure in their relationships. You'll come away with a better understanding of your own instincts and how to honour them.
So, if you’re ready to reclaim your sense of self, tune in and take notes!