#LifeAfterTrauma

[echoesofphilip]

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Second Chances Shaina Tranquilino November 3, 2024

Jack had always lived life in the fast lane. He was successful in his career, relentlessly ambitious, and driven by the need to prove himself. Friends, family, the simple joys—they all came second to the next big deal, the next milestone. He’d never stopped to consider what he might miss if he lost it all.

Then, one foggy morning, everything changed.

The memory of the accident was hazy—a car spinning out of control, the crush of metal, the sound of sirens. Jack had spent weeks in the hospital, drifting in and out of consciousness, cocooned in pain and regret. His body was healing, but it was his heart that had changed the most.

During those quiet, sterile nights, he felt something stirring deep within him. Faces he hadn’t thought about in years came to mind, their expressions softened with smiles. He recalled Sunday dinners at his mother’s house, the warmth of his father’s hand on his shoulder, his brother's infectious laugh. He thought of his friend Danny, who had called countless times only to receive a short, hurried response. And he thought of Sarah, the love he’d let slip away because he hadn’t had the time to nurture it.

When he finally went home, everything felt different. The walls of his spacious apartment seemed colder, emptier. It was as though he could see his life in two versions: the one he’d been living, and the one he could have lived had he cared more for the people who had loved him without condition.

The first call he made was to his mom. She answered on the first ring, her voice shaky with relief. They spoke for hours. She told him how she’d prayed for him every night and how, no matter how many times he brushed her off, she’d never stopped hoping he’d come back to them.

Next, he visited Danny, his best friend from college. They met at a small café they used to love. As they sat across from each other, Jack felt the weight of all the canceled plans, all the unreturned messages. But Danny just grinned, his eyes warm. "Took you long enough," he joked, clapping Jack on the shoulder. They talked like no time had passed, picking up where they’d left off. And for the first time in years, Jack laughed—really laughed.

Finally, he reached out to Sarah. She was hesitant, guarded. She had a right to be. But she listened, and he could see the hurt softening as he apologized for the countless times he’d put work before her. They took it slow, meeting a few times for coffee. Jack knew it would take more than a few dates to mend what he’d broken, but he was willing to try.

Over time, Jack found himself savouring the moments he’d once overlooked. Cooking with his mom, a lazy afternoon on his dad’s porch, laughing with Danny over memories of their younger selves, the warmth in Sarah’s eyes as they rebuilt their connection. These were no longer interruptions in his life—they were his life.

The accident had changed Jack. He’d been given a second chance, and he was determined to make it count. Now, each day felt like a gift, each relationship like a blessing. Life was slower, softer, but it was fuller than he had ever dreamed.

And for the first time, Jack felt that he was truly living.

[markzik01]

Chughtai Anaplastology Centre: The Gateway to Your Restoration Journey

Restoring confidence and reviving self-esteem is not only about beautifying one’s appearance; sometimes it is a lot deeper than we think. Imagine not having an organ or having an incomplete one; that’s one of the toughest challenges life sends our way. Reconstructing those parts is the actual definition of restoration—the process of anaplastology!

What Is Anaplastology?

Understanding the art and science of anaplastology requires us to get into its basics. Beginning with the basic concept, this field is dedicated to creating prosthetic body parts by molding, sculpting, and painting that are completely natural in appearance and restore lost or disfigured facial and body features. These prosthetics not only restore the normal functionality of the body but also boost the self-esteem and confidence of the person by producing a lifelike appearance.

What makes anaplastology different from traditional prosthetics is that anaplastology services involve aesthetic restoration, replacing features like noses, ears, eyes, and fingers. These services help traumatized patients who have faced the extremities of life, those who suffered surgical interventions, or people who were born with congenital deformities. 

How do Facial Prosthetics Help Heal Beyond Surgery?

The impact of anaplastology services is a lot more than healing the physical aspects only. For instance, when talking about facial prosthetics, these wonders of science help heal beyond surgery by restoring not only the physical appearance but also emotional well-being by improving body image and reducing feelings of isolation.

This is why anaplastology services are considered after any trauma or surgery to restore the lost facial features with custom prosthetics such as noses, ears, and eyes that resemble the natural look, boosting self-esteem and allowing individuals to feel more comfortable in social situations. In addition to this, prosthetics offer a broad spectrum of functional benefits, such as protecting sensitive tissue after surgery.

Different Types of Facial Prosthetics in Anaplastology

People look for anaplastology services to get different facial prosthetics:

Ocular Prosthetics (Artificial Eyes)

These prosthetics are made for repairing lost or damaged eyes, which might have been due to any trauma, accident, diseases such as cancer, or congenital problems.

The anaplastologists match the natural shape, color, and size of the opposite eye to achieve a symmetry that results in a more normal appearance.

Nasal Prosthetics (Artificial Nose)

This prosthetic aims to replace a missing or damaged nose due to trauma or surgery, such as after having suffered nasal cancer or birth defects.

They are designed to be an anatomical extension of the patient’s face, resembling the natural contours, skin tone, and texture.

Auricular Prosthetics (Artificial Ear)

The auricular prosthetics provide solutions for the reconstruction of a missing ear due to birth defects, accidents, or malignancy.

They are made with extreme precision to be as close as possible to the natural anatomy of either the remaining ear or the missing ear for full symmetry.

Maxillofacial Prosthetics

These prosthetics are aimed at the restoration of anatomical defects of the head and neck of malignant etiology.

These are designed to perform restorations of complicated facial deficiencies, including the nose, cheekbones, lips, and oral cavity. 

Intra-oral (Oral) prosthetics  

They are meant to be used for replacing some parts of the mouth, like the palate or teeth, after critical complications such as oral cancer, trauma, or congenital defects.

These are designed to fit seamlessly into the natural anatomy of patients to help them chew, speak, and swallow properly.

Tailored Anaplastology Solutions for Every Patient at Chughtai Anaplastology Center

At the Chughtai Anaplastology Center, we are committed to offering the best anaplastology services in Pakistan by making use of individualized prosthetic solutions to help patients regain their appearance as well as confidence. These prosthetic solutions help them face the challenges of life after losing facial or body features owing to trauma, surgery, or congenital conditions. Our anaplastology services cater to a wide range of facial prosthetics such as eyes, ears, noses, and maxillofacial prosthetics tailored to match each patient’s unique characteristics in size, shape, and skin tone.

Chughtai Anaplastology Center aims to bring our country forward by providing unmatched anaplastology services in Pakistan for which we utilize advanced 3D technologies and work with multidisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals to ensure that the prosthetics are not only aesthetically pleasing but also medically compatible. 

FAQS:

Who can benefit from anaplastology services?

Anyone who has been through a traumatic experience or disease that resulted in the loss of their normal body organs can benefit from reliable anaplastology services.

Where can I get unparalleled anaplastology services in Pakistan?

You can get unparalleled anaplastology services in Pakistan at Chughtai Anaplastology Center.

Conclusion 

At Chughtai Anaplastology Center, with continuous support and follow-up care, we make sure that our patients get the best anaplastology services in Pakistan and provide them with long-lasting solutions that enhance the quality of life of those who need them.

[elementalevolutions]

Echoes of Hope: Finding Strength Within

[highemotionscotian]

Mishandled Justice; Putting the Pieces Back Together After Trauma

/First Entry

seemingly endless doom scrolling watching videos online I occasionally stumble upon the side of the world wide web where there's a kind side. Some genuine folk just doin' their best. I have been scared and angry and alone so long I really think I forgot there are kind souls out there, Dearest Reader, I hope you are one of those good people 💙

For a long time I thought I was okay being alone. Lately there's been a overwhelming void and between you and me, I think may be humanity I've been missin'. I know it's more trendy to put this on TicTok, dang I tried however putting myself on camera is uncomfortable in a way I'm not sure yet how to describe, all the same I need to start letting some things out. I would love to be brave enough to share my life with the world like the fabulous content creators that have kept me company over the years but every time I try, I find an excuse not to; my house isn't clean enough. My forehead is too big, my body is too big. I wouldn't be funny enough, I wouldn't be interesting enough. I wouldn't be enough. Would be too much. Heck I even thought I wasn't rich enough to be on Tic Tok. I don't have a nice hair cut or fancy clothes to do one of those 'fit checks' they're dong and the only time my phone rings is a bill collector, what business did I have of sharing my dirty laundry online being in the state I've been in. It's that thinking that has kept me stuck in life.

I don't know who I am anymore. At the risk of sounding too dramatic, it is as if I have awoken from a living, psychological coma unsure of myself or my surroundings. So while I learn who I am and how to get comfortable in front of a camera my relaunch into the realm of social media will start by blogging.

Do I feel like know what I'm doing? Nope! This will be a learning experience with no determined destination or set conclusion. It will be chaotic. Y'all are invited to come along. One joy of writing and throwing it out there, no one has to read it if they don't want to. Unlike a real life conversation, I won't be distracted by your face worried I have said the wrong thing, or said to much, offended or bored you. I am a modern hermit living with complex post traumatic stress disorder and have been experiencing noticeable symptoms akin to ADHD. I am not sure how many times I have tried to 'start over' in life and failed, I've lost count. I have wanted and tried to change but doing it alone isn't working, so here we are now.

I’ve never told my story publicly. Not really. As I attempted put my life back together over and over and take up space in the world I would feel a bit like a fraud. As if it's this big shameful secret I must hide when in reality it's been gagging me getting in the way of speaking and success. I know I could have a beautiful life if I could just get out of my own way, out of my own head, and out of this dang house.

I have to put all the puzzle pieces together, finally get it all out so then maybe I can find peace and put it all behind me. I had posted some details about the events on my Facebook over the years as it all played out. I would share a summary to family and friends and it made a few news headlines, yet so many factors stopped me from sharing the raw truth of it all.

The weight of shame and not wanting to embarrass or hurt my family, I left out so much of what had happened and what I was feeling. When I would try to share how bad things have gotten, the reactions at just a small portion of the whole truth were bad enough I was ashamed of putting it all on tbe table. I had told having my life public would negatively affect my chances of getting a good job, chastised it would ruin my reputation if I cussed or used words like 'rape' or 'sexual assault' online. I still tried, to find strangers commenting on the news stories about my body, my character they knew nothing of, gossip that the evidence was fraudulent and I just wanted attention. After time went by and I had heard the “get over it’s” and the “time to move on’s” I didn't think my story was worthy of telling, to those more than an arms length away I would be fine and move on. Now still, lack of confidence in myself, low self esteem and fear has kept me from living and telling my story in its entirety.

While the fear of being prosecuted for violating a publication ban on my own name had not stopped me from posting on my own Facebook page, it had effectively silenced me from going public. The risk of a $5,000 fine or up to 2 years in custody for telling my story had removed my voice and a piece of healing I didn't know how very badly I needed.

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” - Maya Angelou

I have never really known how to have close friends well. I sometimes wish I had a tribe to be comfortable with. Growing up I was that kid that would secretly cry in the bathrooms when at a friends house. I never understood why I didn't feel like I quite fit in. I’d be apart of a small group, always an introvert, I think I would have liked to have been the emotionally regulated, social sort as an adult where I could have gotten the whole story out already. Perhaps around a bonfire, screaming at the moon, blending tears from sadness and laughing. The last time I was in a social setting that wasn't family was in 2019. It's been lonely. Even years before then I had hid away. In late 2015 I left an abusive relationship and became housebound. Fearful to even venture to my front yard, leaving the bedroom was a daily challenge. Slowly I started to engage in social media, supplementing human connection with strangers on Facebook, where this story will officially begin.

⚠️ Trigger Warning ⚠️

This blog will cover topics of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, legal misconduct, mental illness and contain corse language. I will make an attempt to censor myself throughout this therapeutic process. Reader’s discretion is strongly advised.

📍Disclaimer

Some names used will be changed for the purposes here. However, all facts of the trial discussed within this saga are public record, and RCMP interactions from the trial and complaints process are documented for verification. All other details are from my own lived experiences, hours of audio recordings, news and magazine articles, emails, and journals.

Now I know a little bit about a lot, but only a lot about a little bit. I will speak about my own experiences as I have lived them and the things I have learned along the way, but I am not an expert in any topic included below. I am such a mess that I hesitate to even call myself an expert in my own life, yet vow to hold to the truth at every step.

Statistic I’d like to share

1 in 3 women in Canada will be sexually assaulted with sexual assault being more common than robbery – Statistics Canada

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There was a blur after I was assaulted when I heard the words “wait here, someone will help you” and part of me has been locked in a psychological waiting room ever since. This is my raw and vulnerable exit speech from that place.Why now?Publication ban laws in Canada prevented me from telling the story how I needed to tell it or attributing my own name to the events that transpired. The journalist who first covered the story, Lindsay Jones, called me ‘Nicole’ and as the trial was ongoing, I was prohibited from speaking about the case in full. I was not aware nor informed a publication ban would be essentially automatically applied restricting my choice to share my story. A publication ban did not prevent the media from using the accused’s full name, personal information and details of the trial, yet the punishment I could face by putting my name to my experiences, or sharing court documents was possible fines of $5,000 and/or up to 2 years in custody. At times I pushed the line of this ban as if daring the courts to charge me so maybe someone with authority would hear my case. I understand and accept by sharing my life I am opening myself up to trolls and keyboard warriors who may believe to know more about my own life than me and will say cruel and hurtful things. I have been threatened, insulated and received messages from other men they would rape me too if they had the chance. Our society is not always kind, this is a fear I shall overcome. This is MY journey to healing. To judge how someone processes trauma or victim blaming says more about their character than anyone else’s. The longer I am alone with the shame, guilt the more I hurt myself and my family. I need to hold space for myself now. Telling my story is how I choose to do that. Please remember when you comment with hatred or cruelty other victims will see it and may not feel safe sharing their own stories, and that’s a gawddamn shame. The story must be whatever length it needs to be to pour it out of my body. It will be long and parts long-winded. I write this for myself as a step in my healing process, you are invited to come along.

In the news they called me ‘Nicole’, that is not my name, but this is my story.

*deep breath*

#ToBeContinued

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[recoverytrauma]

Sometimes, the hardest battles lead to the most beautiful transformations. Trauma can be a gift that teaches us resilience, strength, and the power of healing. Embrace your journey! 🌈✨ #SelfLove #CourageToHeal #LifeAfterTrauma #findingpeacecollagebook

[kolafunmi]

Every loss, every trauma, every heartache kills something in you.

You can only hope, the part that survives is the good part.

[lizzemea]

[oliviacastetter]

I've mentioned it before, and here is the official announcement: my debut work of nonfiction will be released in early 2022. It is book one of my Too Much memoir collection. Writing this book has been a painful, comforting, wounding, healing journey. It's one I didn't plan to take quite yet, and I am also so grateful I did. This journey began in late 2019 when I was editing Finding Annie by Katherine Turner. We became friends, and she recommended I read Beads: A Memoir about Falling Apart and Putting Yourself Back Together Again by Rachael Brooks. As much as Finding Annie prodded wounds I was trying to ignore, Beads comforted me and taught me that those wounds could heal...it just might be a little messy along the way. And I wouldn't trade the mess and tidying-in-progress for anything. Thank you, @kturnerwrites for helping me step onto this journey and @rbrookswriter for guiding my path, even years before we first spoke. And thank you to @the_envirominimalist_dad , @palindrome3033 , @fruitsjt , and Alex for walking alongside me - not just this year as I wrote, but also for the last decade or so as I survived. I love you all. ... #nonfiction #memoir #authorsofinstagram #survivorsspeak #survivorsofinstagram #lifeaftertrauma #metoo #metoomovement #MeTooVoicingMyStory #OliviaCastetter #OliviaTalksAboutConsent #MeTooOliviaCastetter https://www.instagram.com/p/CUxhvyara6w/?utm_medium=tumblr

[alivladimir]

[constantly-content]

a new path!

Hello everyone. I realize I have not made a text post in a LONG time. (and by long I mean literally years so I am sorry about that) But I have decided to revamp the blog I’ve had since 2013 and use it as means for healing and sharing my own experiences. I want a venue to be transparent with an audience, in hopes to share the highs and lows of the healing process.

My blog will tackle various topics including: PTSD, Life after sexual assault, panic disorder, therapy, and all things positivity and healing. 

Please give me a follow if you feel you can relate or could benefit from this content. I follow back, in hopes of creating an environment of open and honest communication. 

-Lize

[vitelle]

So… the cat’s out the bag! 😻 Get it?! ”9 Lives”… cat… anyway… I haven’t had a chance to post during this whirlwind of excitement since my show on Saturday! So many miraculous, unbelievable, mind blowing things happened, I don’t even know where to start... The show was just as amazing as ever only this time, after the audience watched how my life has transformed through many trials, they were then able to witness a real life HAPPILY EVER AFTER… an ending that I didn’t even expect! 🤯 As much as I want to write a super long message describing how I feel right now… a picture truly is worth a thousand words… Ok… a few pictures… and video too. 😁🥰❤️🙌🏽 And maybe a couple hashtags…. #GodShowedOut #TheOne #HappilyEverAfter #GodSent #proposal #HeIsMyHusband #GodSaidItIBelieveItThatSettlesIt #WhenYouKnowYouKnow #NoMoreSettling #BoutOurFathersBusiness #WorthTheWait #YallGonnaGetTiredOfUs 😜😍 SWIPE FOR MORE 👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽 . . . . . . #9lives #vitelle #AtlsHottest #Heal1stThenMarry #TrueLove #vetting #trustGod #lifeaftertrauma #goodmendoexist #givinghope https://www.instagram.com/p/CeiyuQhO6m3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[perfectlybejmarie]

Music must be the solution for success with a healthy lifestyle to add to your ultimate Breakthroughs in your own life truly desired experience of mind body soul brilliantly brightly having control to know who you help why you help them and WHAT TO BEWARE OF I CHOOSE to not be silent about this and I'm so fortunate that I have been gifted before I was not educated enough to breakthrough my life #mamastyles is saved by the way #successfullysocialmovementmamas #sunshinelife #LifeAfterTrauma #vitalityforlife #manifestingmama No such thing as coincidental but definitely Miracle moments in this space of so much fakery in one instant access to a lot of pain or even more trauma on Social media influence that is just as hurtful thankful for you, I got you! I thought I saw it all but now I have been gifting others to help transform their lives with an Intentional sense of crystal balls sides of reality is that they can cover the best way but it's still available for all of us to find out and share the love to save with love! #MiracleMorning #newmentors 😘💯 #mindfulplayfulgrateful #transformation #creativepreneur #breakthroughs #greatescape #nowmoments not2late💛💯 #unstoppableladies #leadersfirst #coachme #elevateyourlife #attractionmarketing #lawofattractionguide #teachablespirit #marketinglifestyle #wellnessmamas #womenempowerment #daretodreambigger #vitalityforlife #manifestingmama #lifestyleguide #masterpiecemindset I believe that I have been gifted by my own service continuous improvement daily to know how to be what you want fast action plan within your financial freedom intentions Look out but don't worry just yet! I have been through way worse than this but I want to help prevent this from happening for your own inner ambitions to success! #gotoguide #traumatotriumph #claritycoach 💯🎶💥💛 (at Successfully Social Movements) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK9AtYiAc1J/?igshid=1ukrmgltzmydo

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[krlipscomb]

It’s the little things in life, like coming home to this book of poetry by @neenorroar, then curling up with it, a cup of tea, and a couple of cats. #poetry #startingover #lifeaftertrauma #rebuilding #selfpublished Psst, you can find your own copy here-> https://tinyurl.com/TLDbyLD

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