Trauma and grief can cause us to withdraw into ourselves and cut ourselves off from emotions and feelings in order to get through some really painful and trying times. For those of us who have become single parents by going through a separation, divorce, or death—we might be carrying some of that grief and trauma with us and it may make us feel removed from our bodies, feelings, and other physical sensations. While this might have been a reasonable survival skill when we were in the midst of the tough time, as we heal, we have to learn how to … Continue reading →