The Weight of Unhealed Emotions from Trauma

Some of us aren’t tired because we’re doing too much — we’re tired because we’re holding too much. When emotions go unprocessed, they don’t disappear. They get heavier.

In Part 4 of the Trauma Series, we’re exploring the cost of emotional suppression — how grief, anger, shame, and fear show up in our daily lives, and how faith gives us permission to feel without falling apart.

We’ll talk about:

• What happens when we avoid or suppress emotions
• The “Big Four” feelings that follow trauma
• Why Jesus wept — and what that means for us
• How to release emotional weight and make space for peace

✨ Friend, emotions aren’t weakness. They’re sacred invitations to heal.

Resources & Next Steps

• 📖 Grab your copy of the Bounce Back Journal [HERE] (links to Amazon storefront).
• ✨ Visit the Website to stay connected [HERE].
• 💌 Join my mailing list [HERE] (via show notes OR at bouncebackblackwoman.com) to be the first to know about my free Bounce Back Live session coming soon!

Recognizing Trauma in Your Own Life (The Signs You Might Be Carrying More Than You Think)

Trauma doesn’t just live in the past — it often shows up in our present. From people-pleasing and perfectionism to overworking, isolation, or control, these are more than habits — they’re survival strategies we learned in hard seasons.

In Part 3 of the Trauma Series, we’re holding up the mirror. I’m breaking down how trauma shows up emotionally, physically, and spiritually, and how to begin recognizing the patterns that may still be shaping your life today.

We’ll talk about:

• Common trauma responses that look “normal”
• How the body keeps score when the heart stays guarded
• How early experiences shape adult responses
• The faith connection between stillness and safety
• Why awareness is the first step toward true healing

✨ Friend, you can’t heal what you won’t name — and you can’t name what you won’t see. It’s time to look inward with grace, not guilt.

Resources & Next Steps

• 📖 Grab your copy of the Bounce Back Journal HERE (links to Amazon storefront)
• ✨ Visit the Website to stay connected HERE

💌 Join my mailing list [HERE] (or by visiting the website) to be the first to know about my free Bounce Back Live session coming soon!

The 3 Types of Trauma (and How They Show Up in Our Lives)

Trauma isn’t one-size-fits-all. For some women, it’s the shock of sudden loss. For others, it’s the slow grind of prolonged struggles. And for many, it’s the tangled pain of relationships or environments that chip away at self-worth.

In Part 2 of my new 6-part Trauma Series, I’m breaking down the 3 main types of trauma — acute, chronic, and complex — with real stories from my own journey. Together, we’ll explore how trauma impacts our lives, why it still lingers, and how God’s presence shows up in the middle of it all.

In this episode we break down about:

• The difference between acute, chronic, and complex trauma
• Real-life examples of how each shows up
• Why these categories matter for your healing
• How Isaiah 43:2 reminds us of God’s presence in every kind of trauma

✨ Friend, your trauma doesn’t have to define you. Naming it is the first step to healing it.

Resources & Next Steps

• 📖 Grab your copy of the Bounce Back Journal [HERE] (links to Amazon storefront).
• ✨ Visit the Website to stay connected [HERE].
• 💌 Join my mailing list [HERE] to be the first to know about my free Bounce Back Live session coming soon!