What if your deepest pain held the seeds of your greatest growth? Post-traumatic growth (PTG) offers a hopeful lens on suffering, one that honours the brutality of trauma while exploring how it can lead to profound transformation. From greater appreciation of life to spiritual renewal, PTG shows how, when supported, pain can become a portal. This post explores the psychology, pathways, and personal reflections behind healing and meaning-making after hardship.

Lingering pain may not just come from your body—but from broken trust. New research reveals that betrayal trauma, especially from those closest to us, is linked to chronic pain. Whether from caregivers, partners, or authority figures, these wounds can disrupt emotional processing and amplify physical symptoms. Healing requires more than medication—it requires being reconnected to safe, validating relationships.