January 2025

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How Unresolved Surgical Trauma Can Manifest in the Body

Unresolved surgical trauma is more than just a mental burden; it leaves imprints on the body that can manifest as real, tangible illnesses. Research increasingly shows that unresolved emotions, whether stemming from childhood or surgical experiences, can leak out in ways that puzzle both patients and their doctors. This is a journey of how I […]

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Faith’s Story: How I Overcame Surgical Trauma & Found Self-Love

At Scarred & Fabulous, I celebrate the resilience of incredible women who transform surgical trauma into self-love and strength. Faith’s journey is a shining example of this transformation, and I’m so proud of the progress she has made. At 22, Faith faced a life-threatening medical emergency that left her navigating both physical and emotional scars.

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Parental Support: Mitigating Medical Trauma in Children

Do you have a child facing major surgery? This article isn’t here to alarm you but to raise awareness and provide parental support to those with children in hospitals. For child patients, Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress (PMTS) is a real possibility that you should be aware of. Symptoms of PMTS can affect children long after

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Heal from Medical Trauma: Tools to Transform Your Recovery

Recovering from surgery trauma isn’t just about healing your body—it’s about reclaiming your mind, emotions, and confidence. If you’ve experienced surgical trauma, you know that the emotional scars can linger long after the physical one’s fade. Anxiety, anger, flashbacks, and feeling disconnected with yourself and your body, become daily struggles. I’ve been there. When I

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