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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a situation that logically shouldn’t have rattled you? Maybe you were simply having a conversation, and suddenly your heart was racing. Or you felt a tightness in your chest that had no clear cause.
This isn’t “all in your head.”
It might be your body remembering something your mind has long forgotten.
The Body Remembers What the Mind Tries to Forget
Childhood trauma isn’t just emotional—it’s physiological.
When we go through difficult or overwhelming experiences as children, especially if we lack support or safety, our nervous systems adapt in order to protect us.
These adaptations often include:
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Holding tension in the muscles
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Shallow or restricted breathing
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Suppressing feelings to avoid further pain
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Disconnection from bodily sensations
Over time, this survival wiring becomes part of our everyday life—long after the danger is gone.
Signs Trauma Is Stored in the Body
Even if you don’t have clear memories of childhood trauma, your body may be carrying the imprint. It can show up in ways that seem unrelated:
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Chronic muscle tightness or joint pain
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Digestive issues or autoimmune flares
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Fatigue or lack of motivation
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Anxiety, panic, or emotional numbness
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Difficulty with intimacy or trust
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Feeling like you’re always “on guard”
If any of these resonate with you, you’re not broken. These are protective responses that helped you survive. Now, they may be holding you back from fully thriving.
Why This Matters More After 50
Many women over 50 begin to feel a quiet calling:
- A desire to finally unpack what’s been stored for decades.
- A sense that the old ways of coping no longer work.
- A longing to step into this next chapter feeling lighter, freer, and more whole.
This is not weakness. This is wisdom.
Our “third act” in life is a sacred opportunity—not just to reflect on the past, but to heal it in a way that brings peace, power, and presence to our future.
Healing Is Possible—And It Starts with the Body
The good news? The body doesn’t just store trauma, it also holds the key to releasing it.
Through somatic practices like:
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Gentle yoga and mindful movement
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Breath work and body-based meditation
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Inner child healing
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Trauma-informed stretching or fascia release
…we begin to listen to the body instead of overriding it. We soften where we’ve been holding. We invite the inner child back into safety.
And little by little, we reclaim the parts of ourselves that got left behind.
You Deserve to Feel Safe in Your Body
Your past doesn’t need to dictate your future.
You don’t have to carry those childhood wounds into the rest of your life.
You can create a new relationship with your body—one rooted in compassion, trust, and deep self-awareness.
Want to Go Deeper?
I’m currently creating a powerful healing experience specifically for women over 50 who are ready to release stored trauma, reconnect with their inner child, and reclaim their wholeness.
If this speaks to you, stay tuned—I'll be sharing details soon.
Until then, be gentle with yourself. Your body has carried so much for so long. It’s time to listen, honor the story it holds, and begin to lovingly let go.
Yours in health,
Dr. Victoria Gravini, PhD MSNW/Spiritual Health Coach and Energy Healer
