19/01/2026
Did you know trauma can leave the body feeling unsafe, even when life is no longer dangerous?
“Traumatized people chronically feel unsafe inside their bodies.”
— Bessel van der Kolk
Trauma isn’t just about what happened to us, but about how the body had to hold too much, too quickly, without enough support. The energy of survival doesn’t always get to complete itself.
There is nothing to fix here. This is the nervous system doing exactly what it learned to do to protect you.
Healing often begins gently — through small experiences of safety.
Slow walking. Feeling your feet on the ground. Noticing what feels steady or okay. Letting the breath be just as it is.
Over time, these moments help the body soften and find its way back toward balance.
In therapy, the relationship forms the container of safety — so the body doesn’t have to do this alone.
If this resonates with you - you’re not alone.
