
words are worlds
Thoughts on Personal Growth and Healing

Trauma is Not What Happened to You—It’s Your Body’s Response to What Happened to You
Trauma isn’t just what happened to you—it’s what happened inside you as a result. It’s not just a memory in your mind; it’s a pattern your body holds, shaping the way you move through the world long after the moment has passed. If you’ve ever felt anxious for no clear reason, struggled to set boundaries, or found yourself shutting down in conflict, that’s not just "who you are"—it’s your nervous system running an old survival pattern.

How Long Do Emotions Last? Science Says 90 Seconds—But There’s a Catch
Did you know emotions only last 90 seconds in the body? After that, they fade—unless we keep them alive with our thoughts. Instead of letting them move through, we analyze, judge, and hold on. But what if we stopped thinking and started feeling? In this post, I’ll show you why emotions linger and how to finally let them go.