12/08/2025
HEALING AFTER TRAUMA ISN’T JUST A JOURNEY… IT’S A HOMECOMING.
For so many of us, the moment we begin to heal is the moment everything inside feels loud — the triggers, the emotions, the memories, the questions.
And that’s because healing isn’t comfortable.
It isn’t gentle at first.
It asks you to feel what you once survived by avoiding.
But this time… something is different.
This time, you are finally allowed to put yourself first.
For the first time in your adult life, you get to make the decisions.
You get to slow down, breathe, and ask,
“What do I need?”
“What feels safe for me?”
“What version of me wants to emerge?”
When you notice your triggers, don’t shame yourself.
Lean in with compassion.
These moments are not signs of weakness —
They are signs that your nervous system finally feels safe enough to speak.
And yes… healing can feel terrifying.
Because many of us were conditioned to believe that growing, feeling better, or rising up would lead to punishment.
Every time you tried to shine, someone dimmed your light.
Every time you found strength, someone broke it down.
But hear this clearly:
Those days are over.
There is no one here to shrink you anymore.
No punishment.
No fear.
No control.
Just you… creating new boundaries, choosing new truths, and becoming the version of yourself that you were always meant to be.
You deserve help.
You deserve softness.
You deserve to invest in your healing, your growth, your peace, and your future.
This is the part of your story where you rise — not because you have to, but because you finally can.
✨ If you feel called to explore your healing journey more deeply, I invite you to visit:
www.DeannaButcher.com
Your next chapter begins with one brave step.
