05/06/2026
We are often taught that progress should feel light and peaceful, but true recovery can be incredibly intense.
This intensity isn't a sign that you are failing or moving backwards. Instead, it is your nervous system finally feeling safe enough to "thaw" and process a backlog of survival energy that has been stuck on pause for years. When the body stops merely surviving, it begins the loud work of completing old fight-or-flight cycles.
What feels like a setback is often just a deeper layer of healing finally being reached. It is the body’s way of clearing the past to make room for a different kind of future.
The Invisible Lion explains this, and more in detail, exploring how trauma can impact our lives and relationships in ways you might not have realised.
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