When It Hits You Like a Ton of Bricks

About this episode

Terryn Drieling discusses the impact of sudden trauma and the importance of seeking support during difficult times.

In the span of just a few weeks, everything has changed. In today’s episode, I’m talking about what it feels like when “it” hits you like a ton of bricks. While everything looks okay right now, that’s not truly the case. The work continues because life keeps moving. What I’m really worried about is what will happen when things finally slow down, and everyone’s nervous systems are no longer in survival mode. Whether you’ve lived through something as visible as a wildfire, or something quieter (but still very heavy), you are NOT meant to go at it alone, friend. There is zero shame in asking for help, and honestly, it might be one of the most important things you can do for yourself + those around you! In this episode, I cover: How the Ashby Fire started suddenly and moved fast + how close it came to our home My gratitude for the safety of our home, animals, first responders & community How we’re still in survival mode, even though things may “look” okay Why trauma doesn’t always hit in the moment My experience with anxiety and physical symptoms Tools I used to start my healing journey in 2020 Why I knew I couldn’t carry everything alone & chose to seek support after losing…

People in this episode

Host: Terryn Drieling

Topics covered

• trauma
• healing
• support
• anxiety
• survival mode
• community

Keywords

• trauma
• healing journey
• anxiety
• support
• survival mode
• Ashby Fire
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Instagram, community, first responders

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