The Wounds that Time Won’t Heal
When I speak to men who experienced abuse as children, I see a common pattern: even after the physical wounds heal, emotional wounds are still there.
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When I speak to men who experienced abuse as children, I see a common pattern: even after the physical wounds heal, emotional wounds are still there.
Imagine that a loved one hurt you. If they said, “I was wrong, and I regret not listening to you more carefully,” would it feel sincere to you? What if they said, “I’m going to make it up to you”? Your preference for what sounds sincere has to do with your apology language.
What do you think of when you imagine talking through your trauma? Probably a sparse therapist office, with maybe a shelf of books and a couch. Everything is still as you discuss what happened. Right?
What do you think of when you hear the word “trauma”? In medical speak, serious injury is often called “trauma,” such as head trauma from a car crash.
Imagine you’re living in the Stone Age. You’re minding your own business when a bear runs out of the woods. How do you imagine yourself responding?
There are so many people in your life who love you. Have you ever thought about the way they show it? How do you show someone you love them?