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Robyn Sevigny, LMFT is a California-based therapist providing trauma informed and EMDR therapy to professionals and teens to overcome anxiety, depression, and PTSD to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.

04/10/2025

Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where someone causes you to question your own perception, memory, or sanity.

For trauma survivors—especially those with histories of emotional abuse—this tactic can feel deeply destabilizing.

If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself after someone said:

❌ “That never happened.”
❌ “You’re being too sensitive.”
❌ “You always make things up.”
..you may have experienced gaslighting.

Here’s how to protect your sense of reality:

🔹 Pause. Regulate before reacting.
🔹 Affirm your truth silently: “I know what I experienced.”
🔹 Avoid engaging in a power struggle.
🔹 Seek support from someone safe.
🔹 Document facts if needed.

Remember: You’re not overreacting. You’re remembering your worth.

💡 Trusting your perception is a radical act of self-respect.

04/08/2025

When you're triggered, your brain isn’t being “dramatic.”
It’s trying to protect you.

But when those old survival responses show up in your present life, it can feel disorienting—and even shameful.

Grounding statements help anchor your brain and body in the now, reducing the intensity of the trigger while reinforcing safety.

Try saying these (in your mind or out loud) the next time you feel hijacked by a trauma response:

💬 “This feeling is uncomfortable, but it’s not dangerous.”
💬 “I am safe in this moment.”
💬 “My body is reacting to the past, not the present.”
💬 “I can breathe through this.”
💬 “I’ve survived before. I can regulate now.”

Grounding is not about dismissing the trigger. It’s about gently returning to the truth of this moment: You’re safe. You’re here. You’re in control.

💌 Save this for later—and share it with someone who might need it, too.

04/04/2025

If you struggle to say “no,” it’s not because you’re weak—it’s because at some point, your survival depended on saying “yes.”

People-pleasing is a learned survival response for many with CPTSD. If setting boundaries once led to criticism, rejection, or emotional neglect, your nervous system may still associate “no” with danger.

Healing means reminding yourself:
💚 Your needs matter.
💚 Safe people respect boundaries.
💚 Saying no doesn’t make you unworthy.

Start small. Practice saying, “Let me think about it.” One step at a time. 💚

04/03/2025

Do you ever feel completely disconnected—from your emotions, body, or even the world around you?

Emotional numbness is a common trauma response. When your nervous system is overwhelmed, it shifts into freeze mode—a protective state that helps you survive but can also leave you feeling distant, detached, or like you’re watching your life from the outside.

Here’s what can help:
💚 Ground yourself in the present. Name 5 things you see, hear, and feel.
💚 Engage your senses. Try cold water, textured objects, or aromatherapy.
💚 Move gently. Even small physical movements can help bring awareness back to your body.
💚 Be patient. You don’t have to force emotions. Numbness often means your body needs rest.

Save this for when you need a reminder that numbness is not forever. 💚

04/01/2025

Have you ever questioned why some trauma memories feel blurry or incomplete? Or why certain events are felt more than they are remembered?

This is a normal brain response. Trauma can overwhelm the hippocampus—the part of the brain responsible for organizing and storing memories. Instead of being stored as a full narrative, these memories can be scattered into emotional responses, body sensations, or subconscious patterns.

Here’s the good news: You don’t have to remember everything to heal. Trauma work isn’t about “recovering” lost memories—it’s about helping your nervous system process what it can in a way that feels safe.

Drop a 💚 if this resonates. And remember—your body and brain already know how to heal. You are not broken.

03/21/2025

Healthy relationships don’t feel like a guessing game. They feel safe. Secure. Supportive. 💚

🌿 Do they communicate openly and respect your boundaries?
🌿 Are they consistent in their words and actions?
🌿 Do you feel emotionally safe expressing yourself?

These green flags aren’t just about finding the right person—they’re also about learning to recognize and accept healthy love when it comes your way. Healing from trauma can make trust feel risky, but safe relationships exist—and you deserve one.

💡 Which green flag makes you feel the most secure in a relationship? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️

03/20/2025

Not every red flag is obvious at first. Some are subtle—masked as “passion,” “concern,” or “just their personality.” But over time, these warning signs can leave you feeling anxious, drained, or questioning your reality.

🚩 Do they dismiss your feelings or make you feel like you’re "too sensitive"?
🚩 Are their words and actions inconsistent, leaving you confused?
🚩 Do you feel like you’re walking on eggshells around them?

These are just a few signs of an unhealthy dynamic. If a relationship leaves you feeling unsafe, unseen, or unsure of yourself, trust that feeling.

💡 Red flags don’t mean you have to stay and “fix” things. They mean you deserve better.

💬 Have you ever ignored a red flag and later realized why it mattered? Let’s talk in the comments. ⬇️

03/18/2025

Your nervous system holds the key to feeling safe in your own body. 🌿 If you’ve ever felt stuck in fight, flight, or freeze, activating your vagus nerve can help shift you back into a state of calm.

Try these simple but powerful ways to support your nervous system today. Your body deserves safety, and so do you. 💜

03/17/2025

Ever felt like your gut was warning you… but later realized it was just anxiety talking? 🤯 The difference between a trauma trigger and true intuition can be subtle but powerful. Knowing when your body is reacting to past wounds versus real danger can help you make more confident, grounded decisions.

🔹 A Trigger is an emotional flashback—your nervous system reacting as if an old threat is happening again.
🔹 Intuition is a quiet, steady knowing—not panic, but clarity.

Swipe to learn how to tell the difference so you can trust yourself again.

03/13/2025

Do you say “sorry” when you haven’t done anything wrong?

Over-apologizing is often a trauma response, linked to:
🔹 Fear of conflict or rejection.
🔹 A history of walking on eggshells.
🔹 A belief that your needs are “too much.”

To break the cycle:
✔️ Notice when you say “sorry” automatically.
✔️ Swap it with gratitude (e.g., “Thank you for your patience” instead of “Sorry I’m late”).
✔️ Remind yourself: You are allowed to take up space.

🌟 Try replacing one unnecessary “sorry” today. What will you say instead?

03/12/2025

Would you speak to a struggling friend the way you speak to yourself?

Many trauma survivors hold themselves to impossible standards—blaming, shaming, and criticizing every mistake. But self-compassion isn’t “letting yourself off the hook.” It’s recognizing that healing happens when we meet ourselves with kindness, not punishment.

Try this:
❤️ When self-criticism shows up, pause & name it.
💛 Ask: “What would I say to a loved one in my situation?”
💙 Replace judgment with kindness: “I’m learning. I’m growing. I deserve care.”

What’s one way you’re practicing self-compassion this week?
Drop it in the comments 💬

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