Kelsey Cicci

About

Surviving traumatic events can feel isolating when societal norms encourage us to suppress our emotions and move on. Well-intentioned clichés like "time heals all wounds" can make us feel like something's wrong with us if we continue to feel distressed after time has passed. The truth is, that societal perceptions of trauma and mental health often lack accuracy. Time alone does not guarantee healing. It is crucial to know your distress is a physiological reaction to what you've survived rather than an indication of any personal shortcomings.