Myth #2: Trauma is all in your head

Nope. Trauma lives in your body, too. That racing heart when you hear a sudden noise, the tension in your shoulders, or even the way you avoid certain places – those can all be signs that your nervous system is stuck in survival mode. Trauma isn’t just a memory; it’s a whole-body experience.

In Faces in the Smoke and Rage that Spans Generations, 14-year-old Aponia Monarch deals with rage using a combination of cultural, therapeutic, and natural remedies. Read along with her as she travels this journey of discovery.

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