Author: mao
‘the man who raised my scars’ a poem of pain and survival
a poem for those shaped by trauma yet striving to heal. if you’ve ever felt unseen in your pain, these words will resonate and remind you, you’re not alone
how to feel safe in relationships after trauma
struggling to feel safe in your relationships after trauma? this article offers tools to rebuild safety and understand why trauma can affect our relationships
the messy truth of healing poem – heart behind ‘self impact’
a raw poem on the journey of experiencing trauma and choosing to heal and grow. the insight behind why mao created the ‘self impact’ journal for you.
the secret is out… ‘self impact’ can soon be yours
self impact is more than a journal, it is your safe space to reclaim your power. a self-guided healing journal was created by a survivor, for survivors.
powerful poem about healing – “the journey back to me”
if you have ever felt broken, stuck, or lost, this raw poem will remind you you’re not alone. healing from trauma takes time, rest, and courage.
how to set and achieve goals during healing journey
24 ways we can begin to set goals on our healing journey to transform our recovery. our trauma does not define us, lets take control of our life.
powerful poem on following purpose – ‘step into the unknown’
an empowering poem about following your lifes purpose and not listening to the voices of others who try to hold you back. believe in yourself and take action
how to develop coping skills – healing from trauma
19 ways to help develop coping strategies into our life after trauma. lets learn how it can make a significant difference in our healing journey.
oldest daughter syndrome poem – ‘honoured but full of guilt’
a relatable and raw poem on the journey of being the oldest daughter. the responsibilities and pressures placed upon them to create the eldest daughter syndrome
how to heal self criticism – our deep wounded trauma
20 strategies to help heal self criticism from a trauma survivors experience. learn the effects trauma can have on our inner voice and relationship with self.
poem about speaking up – “tell your story loud and clear”
a powerful poem on speaking up and using your voice to tell your truth. don’t allow your trauma to hide away, you can speak up about what you went through.
why is goal setting important whilst healing trauma – 8 ways
setting goals is a beneficial tool in our healing from trauma journeys. learn 8 benefits goal setting had on a survivors life that may impact your journey
chase your dreams – ‘there is no better time than today’
let this poem inspire you to make small changes today so your future self can thank you. motivation to not give up on your future hopes and dreams.
grieving after trauma – how to grieve in 13 ways
trauma can impact us in all aspects in life, it is important for us to grieve what we have lost. 13 strategies to help you grieve on your healing journey.
poem on time – ‘hurry up, wait come back’
poem on time, the juxtaposition it can hold. a relatable poem – wishing for time to pass during the hard times, and wanting to put time on pause during the good