Belief: The Hidden Accelerator of Trauma Recovery

There was a season when I didn’t like myself, trusted no one, and was on a path to self-destruction. Repetitive abuse had rewired my brain and convinced me I was broken. Today my nervous system is calm, my relationships are healthy, and Resolve to Rise exists to help others make the same journey—from “I’m broken” to “I’m resilient and able to heal.” The pivot point? Belief. Before we talk solutions, let’s name exactly how abuse rewires it. How Repetitive Abuse Warps Core Beliefs Repetitive abuse impacts core domains of our beliefs leaving us with with certain internal messaging that provokes a negative response to ourselves and others. Here are 5 domains in particular and the impact: Self . Individuals default to self-blame—leaving them thinking ‘ if it’s my fault, maybe I can fix it. ’ Or they fixate on ‘ self-criticism, thinking I’m bad, broken, unlovable. ’ Others . Because early caregivers were dangerous, it leaves you believing intimacy isn’t safe. You may believe if some...