23 Powerful Quotes For Women Healing From Past Trauma
Healing is a deeply personal journey, and sometimes, a few words of encouragement can make all the difference. As women, we all have our own unique stories and experiences. Some of us may have faced difficult circumstances in our lives, whether it was a challenging upbringing, dating a toxic partner or just tragic life events that left us feeling hurt and broken. The good news is that healing from past trauma is possible. It’s not always easy and it can take time, but with the right mindset and tools, we can move forward and live fulfilling lives. You don’t have to “get over the past” or forget what happened, it’s more about learning to accept it and move forward in a positive way. Keep reading for some quotes to help you on your healing journey.
Tips For Healing From Past Trauma
- Practice self-care: Take time to prioritize your physical and emotional health. This could mean getting enough sleep, eating nourishing foods, practicing mindfulness, or engaging in activities that bring you joy.
- Seek support: Don’t be afraid to reach out to friends, family, or a mental health professional for support. Having a safe space to talk about your experiences can be incredibly healing.
- Practice gratitude: Even in difficult times, there are always things to be grateful for. Take time each day to reflect on the positive aspects of your life, no matter how small they may seem.
- Practice forgiveness: Forgiving yourself and others can be a powerful tool for healing. This doesn’t mean that you have to forget what happened or think what happened was okay. But it can help release negative emotions and allow you to move forward.
- Set boundaries: It’s important to establish healthy boundaries with people who may trigger negative emotions or memories. This could mean limiting contact with toxic exes or family members, or setting limits on how much time you spend in certain environments.
23 Powerful Quotes For Women Healing From Past Trauma
“Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives.”
– Unknown
“It’s okay to be scared. Being scared means you’re about to do something really, really brave.”
– Mandy Hale
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.”
– Maya Angelou
“Healing is not an overnight process. It’s a daily cleansing of pain, it’s a daily healing of your life.”
– Leon Brown
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it and join the dance.”
– Alan Watts
“The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.”
– Hubert H. Humphrey
“Sometimes the bad things that happen in our lives put us directly on the path to the best things that will ever happen to us.”
– Unknown
“The past cannot be changed, forgotten, edited or erased; it can only be accepted.”
– Unknown
“Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.”
– Hippocrates
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.”
– Steve Jobs
“No matter what you’re going through, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.”
– Demi Lovato
“The only journey is the one within.”
– Rainer Maria Rilke
“Letting go doesn’t mean that you don’t care about someone anymore. It’s just realizing that the only person you really have control over is yourself.”
– Deborah Reber
“You are not a victim. No matter what you have been through, you’re still here. You may have been challenged, hurt, betrayed, beaten and discouraged, but nothing has defeated you. You are still here!”
– Unknown
“Healing takes courage and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.”
– Tori Amos
“Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.”
– Charles R. Swindoll
“We can’t be afraid of change. You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a thing as an ocean, a sea.”
– C. JoyBell C.
“Healing is not about being perfect. It’s about being honest and accepting who you are and moving forward one step at a time.”
– Unknown
“The more you know yourself, the more clarity there is in your life. Self-knowledge has no end.”
– Jiddu Krishnamurti
“The only way out is through.”
– Robert Frost
“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.”
– Carl Gustav Jung
“Strength doesn’t come from what you can do, it comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.”
– Rikki Rogers
“In the process of letting go, you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself.”
– Deepak Chopra
These quotes remind us that healing is a process and it’s okay to take things one day at a time. You don’t have to have everything figured out right away and it’s important to be patient and kind to yourself as you navigate your journey.
Resources For Your Healing Journey
Books:
- “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk
- “Rising Strong” by Brené Brown
- “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha” by Tara Brach
- “The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions” by Christopher K. Germer
Podcast:
- “Rising Strong” by Brené Brown
- “The Trauma Therapist” by Guy Macpherson
- “Terrible, Thanks for Asking” by Nora McInerny
- “The Hilarious World of Depression” by John Moe
- “Mental Illness Happy Hour” by Paul Gilmartin
Websites:
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
- Psychology Today’s
- Verywellhealth
- Choosing Therapy
Share this post with any women in your life who may need to hear these words of encouragement and healing. Leave a comment below with your favorite quote about healing from past trauma. I’ll also like to encourage you to leave any tips that have helped you on your healing journey <3.