A few months ago, I posted something on Instagram that was a bit controversial, and it offended some people.

Here’s a screenshot of the post: 

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Let me be clear—I’m not here to apologize for it. I stand by what I said. 

AND I understand why it was triggering (aka: activating of those fight/flight/freeze responses) for some.

So today I’m going to dive into this a bit more by sharing three stories that illustrate the difference between being a victim and identifying as one. 

Because getting this knowledge onboard could mean the difference between moving forward and healing… 

…or staying stuck in the past. 

You are not what happened to you. You are so much more.

Resources I mention in this vlog: 

► Why everyone can heal, but not everyone will

► The connection between nervous system dysregulation & toxic, abusive relationships

► Why there’s no such thing as “little T” 

► Feldenkrais and kids with motor disorders: Sheryl Field and the Field Center

► Feldenkrais: Sheryl Field speaks about the late Moshe Feldenkrais’ classic lecture: “To correct is incorrect”

► Mohamedou Ould Salahi

► 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay | Mohamedou Ould Slahi – Mikhaila Peterson Podcast #80

► Why I don’t do trigger warnings

►This is what it takes to heal victim mentality