The Complex Trauma Podcast

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The Longing to Be Understood in Complex Trauma Recovery

The Longing to Be Understood in Complex Trauma Recovery2 Sept24 min

You finally understand something about yourself. Something that took months of therapy to even name. And now you need someone else to get it too. This week we're talking about that longing, where it comes from, why it can feel so urgent with certain people, and what happens in your body when the conversation doesn't go the way you hoped. We'll cover emotional flashbacks, the fight flight freeze fawn response, and the difference between being understood and being agreed with. Plus, what's actu...