My Peace Got PTSD

💭 Episode Snapshot:

You prayed for peace. 🌸

You begged for rest. 😮‍💨

And when it finally came… your spirit said, “We don’t trust it.” 😬

If stillness makes you anxious, silence feels loud, or your body braces in calm moments—you’re not broken. 💔 You’re just healing from a world that taught you peace was a setup. 🧠⚠️

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🧠 In This Episode:

🔹 Why peace can feel suspicious after trauma

🔹 How your body stores chaos—even in quiet seasons

🔹 Ways to teach your nervous system: “It’s safe now.” 🕊️

🔹 Reminders that you’re not too much—you’re just adjusting 💫

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💬 Quote Worth Repeating:

“That’s not peace. That’s a trauma response in a pretty outfit.”

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🧘🏽‍♀️ Affirmation of the Week:

“Even when it feels unfamiliar, I deserve peace that doesn’t make me flinch.”

🎧 (Stay ‘til the end for a calming affirmation to carry with you.)

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