Trauma

If you’ve ever felt frustrated or confused when your therapist says “healing isn’t linear,”  you’re not alone. It can sound vague, discouraging, or confusing - especially when you’re working hard to feel better. But this phrase isn’t meant to minimize your effort or progress. It’s meant to normalize what trauma recovery actually looks like and why it often feels unpredictable. What “Not Linear” Really Means When we think about healing, we often picture a straight line: pain →