Family Trauma & Cycles

You don’t have to repeat the patterns you were handed.

Sometimes the hardest wounds to name are the ones passed down quietly—generation to generation. If you grew up walking on eggshells, feeling like your needs were too much, or carrying emotional burdens that weren’t yours to hold, this section is for you. Here, we’ll explore the impact of family dynamics, inherited trauma, and how to break painful cycles with compassion.

You’re not broken—you’re carrying a story that deserves to be seen.

Boundaries for Trauma Survivors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Feeling Safe While Setting Limits
Trauma Recovery, EMDR Therapy, Mental Health Tools, Self-Regulation and Nervous System Support, Personal Growth and Boundaries Kandace Ledergerber Trauma Recovery, EMDR Therapy, Mental Health Tools, Self-Regulation and Nervous System Support, Personal Growth and Boundaries Kandace Ledergerber

Boundaries for Trauma Survivors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Feeling Safe While Setting Limits

Boundaries can feel impossible for trauma survivors, but they’re essential for healing. If saying "no" makes your heart race or guilt creeps in, you’re not alone. Trauma often wires us to prioritize others over ourselves—but you can rewrite that pattern. This guide walks you through why boundaries feel so hard, how to set them step by step, and ways to regulate through the discomfort. Because you deserve relationships that feel safe and sustainable.

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