Articles on Trauma and Relationships
Why We Freeze During Intimacy (And How to Feel Safe Again)
You crave closeness but your body shuts down the moment intimacy begins. Learn why the freeze response hijacks intimacy after sexual trauma and how to work with it, not against it.
Why Sexual Trauma Shows Up in Healthy Relationships
You finally feel safe with your partner. Then the flashbacks start. Learn why sexual trauma surfaces in healthy relationships and why it's actually a sign you're ready to heal.
What to Do About Shutdown and Sexual Trauma
You've stopped wanting intimacy. Your body goes numb the moment it begins. That's not a choice — it's shutdown from sexual trauma. Learn what's happening and how to heal.