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“If I let my anger out, I will explode”: Why do we hold back our emotions? A Somatic Perspective

published by Révélations de Carmen, on 11/08/2026, in the topic Trauma & Body Memory

“If I let this anger out, I will explode and do something crazy.” This is one of the deepest fears I hear every day in my practice. When an emotion becomes too intense — massive...

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Parentification: When a Child Becomes the Parent of Their Own Parents

published by Révélations de Carmen, on 01/07/2026, in the topic Relationships & Emotions

Parentification: When a Child Becomes the Parent of Their Own Parents Many people who experienced a difficult childhood make a promise: "I will never put my children through this." The intention is sincere, yet this...

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Death of Lyhanna and the link to childhood trauma: consequences in adulthood on the body, emotions, and the nervous system

published by Révélations de Carmen, on 10/06/2026, in the topic Trauma & Body Memory

Who Knows a Rape Victim?   I know several, among my clients. This is not an abstract statistic or a distant topic of debate. It is a reality that resonates with a painful sharpness every...

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How to Choose a Trauma Therapist: 8 Essential Criteria for Safe Support

published by Révélations de Carmen, on 05/11/2025, in the topic Trauma & Body Memory

You're Not Just Choosing a Therapist, You're Choosing Who to Trust with Your Nervous System Choosing a trauma-specialized therapist is not a trivial decision. Yet many people find themselves lost amid a plethora of offerings...

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I am a workaholic, but I ignore myself: the work addiction that nobody talks about.

published by Révélations de Carmen, on 03/07/2025, in the topic Trauma & Body Memory

The addiction to work—not many people talk about it.   In reality, you're not working too much; you're just running away from a void that your body doesn't yet know how to tame. And that...

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When the need to control everything hides a deep need for inner safety.

published by Révélations de Carmen, on 10/06/2025, in the topic Nervous System & Regulation

For a long time, I believed that my need to control everything was part of my personality. That I was simply "a perfectionist," "demanding," "organized." I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.   But...

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