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Understanding Trauma, Grief, and Coping: Learning to Heal from the Inside Out

Trauma is not only the event that happened to us — it’s the imprint that lingers when we didn’t have the support, safety, or resources to process what occurred. Even long after the moment has passed, our nervous system remembers. It scans for danger, compares new experiences to old pain, and reacts quickly in an effort to protect us. This is where triggers come in. A trigger is that sudden emotional or physical reaction that arises when something feels similar to a past hurt

bridgingtherainbow

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Finding Healing Signs from Spirit

Grief is one of the deepest experiences we can move through as human beings. It shifts the ground beneath our feet, blurring the familiar and reshaping what once felt certain. The ache of missing someone we love — whether a person or an animal — can feel unbearable. Yet even within the heartbreak, there exists a quiet truth: love does not end, and neither does connection. When someone we love passes, their physical body is no longer with us, but their essence — their spirit —

bridgingtherainbow

Oct 183 min read

Grief and the loss of a pet

The loss of a pet is earth shattering. Whether it’s a dog, cat, rabbit, or any other animal companion, the pain of losing a pet can feel overwhelming. For many, pets are not just animals—they are family members, close companions, and confidants. Their loss can leave us with a deep sense of grief, and it's important to acknowledge that this grief is real, valid, and deserving of attention. Understanding Pet Loss Grief Grieving the loss of a pet is a natural response to the bon

bridgingtherainbow

Feb 83 min read