by Matt Burton | Jul 27, 2020 | Trauma Tools
Imagine a loved one hurt you. If they said, “I was wrong, and I regret not listening to you more carefully,” would it feel sincere to you? What if they said, “I’m going to make it up to you”? Your preference for what sounds sincere has to do with your apology...
by Matt Burton | Jul 24, 2020 | Trauma Reminders
When I speak to men who experienced abuse as children, I see a common pattern: even after the physical wounds heal, emotional wounds are still there. Physical pain can be traumatizing, and it’s not the only kind of pain. Traumatic experiences can also scar us in...
by Matt Burton | Jul 21, 2020 | Insights for Loved Ones
When one person heals, it impacts others in their life — loved ones, supporters, etc. Giving yourself permission to start the healing path will also be a win for those you love, because they want to see you thrive. They want you to be happy, because it makes...
by Matt Burton | Jul 17, 2020 | Trauma Reminders
Pills and pumps. Shots administered straight into my penis. I did that, and anything else I could, to combat erectile dysfunction. “Are you serious?” you ask. As a heart attack. After a major surgery, I went from normal functioning with plenty...
by Matt Burton | Jul 15, 2020 | Holding Court
“Trauma” is a word we use a lot on this site. Maybe you’re still wondering: “Have I experienced trauma before?” It’ll help to learn what trauma means. Trauma is a broad term, and it can refer to a lot of different things. Psychology Today describes it as “the...
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