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Empowerment comes from acknowledging and processing past trauma from "summary" of Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter A. Levine,Ph.D.
Acknowledging and processing past trauma is crucial in the journey towards empowerment. Traumatic experiences have a way of lingering in our minds and bodies, shaping our beliefs, behaviors, and emotions. By confronting these past traumas, we can begin to unravel the tight grip they have on us and reclaim our sense of power and agency. Trauma often leaves us feeling helpless and out of control. It can manifest in a myriad of ways, from anxiety and depression to physical symptoms like chronic pain and fatigue. These symptoms are the body's way of expressing the unresolved trauma that is stored within. By delving into our past experiences and allowing ourselves to process the associated emotions, we can begin to release the pent-up energy that is keeping us stuck in a state of disempowerment. Acknowledging past trauma is not easy. It requires us to face the pain and discomfort head-on, which can be a daunting task. However, by shining a light on the darkness of our past, we can start to make sense of our experiences and integrate them into our sense of self. This process of integration is essen...
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