Living in Survival Mode After Abuse

But it’s important to know that you are not alone, and there are resources available to help you manage depression, recover from trauma, and begin the healing process—especially here in the UK.

 For survivors of prolonged emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, depression often becomes a heavy burden, one that can be difficult to shake off even long after the abuse has ended. This blog explores how long-term abuse can lead to depression, what the symptoms look like, and how understanding this connection is an essential step towards healing.

Learn about the Polyvagal Theory and how it explains the body’s response to trauma.

Feeling stuck and unable to release the pain from years of trauma and abuse? Join me on my journey as I begin to explore the process of healing from PTSD and emotional numbness after decades of abuse.