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Healing After Trauma: Why Therapy Goes Beyond “Moving On”

Trauma has a way of leaving its mark. Even when the event is long behind you, the body and mind remember. You might notice it in the form of nightmares, anxiety, emotional numbness, or even physical tension that won’t seem to go away. You might also feel frustrated when people tell you to “move on,” as if healing is just about forgetting. But healing after trauma isn’t about pretending it never happened, it’s about creating a safe space to understand your story, process your pain, and begin to live with greater peace. That’s exactly what therapy can offer.

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