Medical Trauma Recovery & Surgery Confidence Blog

From Crawling in Circles to Walking Free: Lydia's Story

Kim Black

Published on: 13/07/2026

Born with hip dysplasia. Multiple childhood surgeries. Limping through school, depression at 14, avoiding her own body. What Lydia wishes her parents saw sooner.

Scarred & Fabulous StoriesChildhood Medical Trauma

Child Facing Surgery? The 3 Moments Parents Must Not Miss

Kim Black

Published on: 19/02/2026

Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress affects up to 80% of hospitalized children—but doctors rarely warn parents. What I wish mine knew before my surgery at 4.

Childhood Medical Trauma