Personal Stories of Trauma & Recovery

Lived narratives illustrating common trauma patterns and the paths toward healing and integration.

All stories are composite narratives and licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Composite narratives exploring betrayal trauma, mistrust fragments, and the long shadow of violated trust.

Stories illustrating developmental trauma, child fragments, and early attachment wounds.

Narratives examining gaslighting, emotional control, abandonment wounds, and relational PTSD.

Composite stories reflecting combat trauma, moral injury, and the struggle to return to civilian life.