Effective communication is a cornerstone of healthy relationships and personal well-being. For trauma survivors, however, communication patterns can be deeply affected by past experiences, making it challenging to express needs, emotions, and thoughts. Healing these patterns is a crucial step in the recovery journey, allowing survivors to rebuild trust, foster deeper connections, and reclaim their voices.
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Communication can be challenging for anyone, but trauma survivors often struggle a bit more with communication for several reasons. I have listed six of them here for your consideration and reflection. Healing from trauma can be a slow, intense journey that reshapes many aspects of your life, including how you connect and communicate with others. Trauma can leave deep emotional and psychological scars, affecting trust, self-esteem, and the ability to form healthy relationships.
The first step is to become aware of your self-sabotaging behaviors. Notice when you’re avoiding tasks, procrastinating, or engaging in negative self-talk. Awareness is the foundation of any change. The easiest way to track your patterns is by keeping a journal. Each day, track events that bothered or triggered you, your thoughts/beliefs, your emotions/feelings, and of course, your behaviors or actions. It is much easier to work on change once you see your patterns.
