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When trauma makes contemplative practice triggering

I was sexually abused as a child and when I try to sit in silence the memories flood back and I panic.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Stillness can activate unprocessed traumatic material, requiring careful integration of inner work with healing support.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Meditation and contemplation — the inner path?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.