How Do You Heal from Trauma?

If you’ve walked through trauma, you’ve probably asked yourself this question more than once:

How do I heal from this?

It’s a hard question—because trauma doesn’t come with a step-by-step manual. Whether it’s from betrayal, abuse, or a moment that left you feeling powerless and voiceless, the pain doesn’t just vanish. It lingers, shaping how you see yourself, how you relate to others, and how safe you feel in the world.

But here’s the truth: healing is possible. And it begins with one brave choice—to stop hiding and start talking about it.

In this deeply emotional video clip from my novel Her Treasured Love, you’ll meet Gabriela, a woman who has carried the weight of a traumatic experience in silence for two years. Though the story is fictional, the incident she describes is based on a real experience, making her pain and healing journey all the more raw and relatable.

Watch the video below.

In the snippet, Gabriela finally opens up to her best friend Sophia about what happened—and why she kept it buried. Her words echo what so many women feel:

• “It was my fault.”

• “People would have said I encouraged it.”

• “I’m okay now . . . for the most part.”

Gabriela’s story may be written in the pages of a novel, but the emotions are deeply personal—ones that many survivors know too well. Her confession, though painful, becomes the first true step toward healing.

So, How do you heal from trauma?

Here are some steps reflected in Gabriela’s journey—and ones that may help you in yours:

1. Speak your truth in a safe space.

Healing starts when we bring the pain into the light. Whether that’s talking to a trusted friend, a counselor, or journaling to God—your voice matters. What happened to you does not define you.

"Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed." – James 5:16

While this verse speaks of sin, its principle holds true for all deep wounds—there is healing when we stop carrying the pain alone.

2. Refuse to carry false guilt.

Gabriela blamed herself for what someone else did to her. Many trauma survivors do. But guilt doesn’t belong to the one who was hurt—it belongs to the one who caused the pain. God’s truth can uproot lies that trauma plants.

“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” – Romans 8:1

This is the heart of God’s promise. When you belong to Christ, He removes shame and replaces it with grace. You are not to blame.

3. Rebuild trust slowly and prayerfully.

Trauma makes it hard to trust—people, situations, even ourselves. Gabriela’s hesitancy around relationships is normal, but through small steps and godly guidance, she begins to open her heart again.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5

Let God guide your healing. He sees the parts of you even you’re afraid to face.

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4. Recognize that healing is a journey, not a finish line.

Even years later, there might still be triggers or fears. But that doesn’t mean you haven’t healed. It means you’re still healing—and that’s okay. God is patient, and so should you be with yourself.

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3

God doesn’t just want to patch you up—He wants to restore you fully.

5. Let God be part of your healing.

You don’t have to walk through this alone. His love restores what was broken. Through Scripture, prayer, and the comfort of His presence, you’ll find strength you didn’t know you had. Like Gabriela, you’ll begin to hope again—even love again.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28

Want to go deeper?

Gabriela’s story in Her Treasured Love is a powerful example of a woman finding courage, community, and faith after trauma. If you're in a season of healing or supporting someone who is, this book will speak to your heart.

📖 Get your copy of Her Treasured Love and begin your journey to healing today.

Remember, healing is not about forgetting what happened.  It’s about reclaiming the parts of you that trauma tried to take.

You are not alone.

You are not to blame.

And you are not beyond healing.

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