Welcome to Guided by Grace: The Trauma Journal

This is my space to heal out loud — to unravel the impact of complex childhood trauma, rebuild gently, and learn what it means to become whole again. I write as a mother rising with Axel's light, allowing his brief but powerful life to awaken in me a deeper capacity for nurture, comfort, and presence.

Here, I explore the courage to unfold after trauma — slowly, intentionally, and with tender resilience. This space is rooted in joy as much as it is rooted in honesty, because healing is not only about surviving the past, but also about reclaiming the possibility of a soft, meaningful future.

My hope is that these reflections become a healing path home — a place where you, too, can feel seen, soothed, and led by love as you navigate your own CPTSD or complex trauma journey. May this community help us rebuild gently, rise fully, and carry our stories with grace.