Healing From Trauma & Finding Emotional Freedom: My Daring Well Story with Michaela Mae

Rita Mercer Author

Lean in to hear Michaela's My Daring Well Story. She is an author, speaker, podcast host, a dog mom, a horse mom, and a trauma healing guide

Introduction

Trauma leaves lasting marks, often making it feel like emotional freedom is so far out of reach. But Michaela Mae, overcame trauma and shares her story of how she navigated the path to healing. Her story is a source of hope for those seeking healing and emotional freedom.

The Healing Power of Sharing Your Story

One of the pivotal moments in Michaela’s healing journey was when she found the courage to speak her truth. After years of keeping her trauma bottled up, she realized that sharing her story was the first step toward her healing journey. Speaking out allowed her to process the pain, connect with others, and begin to reclaim her voice.

• Vulnerability is strength: Michaela reminds us that opening up about trauma takes grit, immense courage, and bravery. She reminds us that it’s in this vulnerability that we find our truest and greatest strength.
• Breaking the silence: Trauma often thrives in silence, but when we share our stories, we break the power it holds over us.
• Connection through storytelling: By sharing her journey, Michaela has not only healed herself, but also created connections with others who have felt isolated by their experiences.

The Non-Linear Path to Healing: Learning to Be Patient with Yourself

Healing from trauma is rarely a straight path. Michaela emphasizes that her journey was filled with setbacks, moments of doubt, and times when she felt like giving up. But she learned that healing isn’t about perfection—it’s about not giving up.

• Healing is not linear: Michaela gets vulnerable and discusses how she would sometimes feel like she was making progress, only to be triggered by a memory or event that brought her back to a dark place. These setbacks were difficult, but were a necessary part of her progress.
• It’s okay to stumble: She encourages listeners to recognize that setbacks don’t mean failure. They are simply part of the healing process.
• Finding professional support: Michaela acknowledges the critical role that therapy and somatic work played in her healing. Working with a trauma-informed therapist helped her navigate her emotions and develop coping skills that kept her grounded, even during tough times.

Embracing Emotional Freedom: What It Really Means

For Michaela, one of the most pivotal moments in her journey to healing was when she began to experience emotional freedom. She admits that this wasn’t an immediate change, but rather a gradual process of letting go of the hold her trauma had over her. Emotional freedom, for Michaela, is about reclaiming the present and not allowing past trauma to dictate her future.

• Releasing the grip of trauma: Emotional freedom doesn’t mean forgetting the past, but it does mean freeing yourself from its control. Michaela shares how she learned to confront her past without letting it define her with labels such as "victim or survivor."
• Self-acceptance and forgiveness: Michaela discusses the importance of self-acceptance and how forgiving herself—and even others—was essential to her emotional freedom.
• Living fully in the present: One of the greatest gifts of emotional freedom, Michaela says, is the ability to live fully in the present, no longer tethered to the weight of her past.

Michaela shares:
“Mentality, I kept telling myself every time I got hurt, it was okay. Like, it's okay that this happened because, I like, I don't want to be a victim of it. I don't want to be held captive by it, but in doing that, it was actually suppressing my emotions. Learning to say like, No, that wasn't okay. That was actually what helped me experience emotional freedom, was the truth, that this wasn't okay. This did hurt me. And in doing that, that was what set me free from those emotions.”

Key Lessons from Michaela’s Healing Journey

Throughout her healing process, Michaela gained valuable insights that she now shares with others who may be on a similar path. Her wisdom is a guide for those struggling with trauma or seeking emotional freedom.

• Be patient with yourself: Healing takes time, and it’s important to allow yourself to go through the process without rushing. Michaela stresses that there’s no “right” way to heal, and everyone’s journey looks different.
• It’s okay to ask for help: One of the most important lessons Michaela learned is that healing doesn’t happen in isolation. Whether it’s professional therapy, a support group, or trusted friends, having others by your side is super important.
• Let go of shame: Trauma often carries a sense of shame or guilt, but Michaela encourages listeners to let go of these feelings. Your story is powerful, and you deserve to heal without carrying the burden of shame.

Next Steps for Starting Your Own Healing Journey

Michaela offers practical advice for those ready to begin their healing journey. Her insights are grounded in her own experience and can serve as a starting point for others seeking emotional freedom.

1. Find a supportive community: Healing is so much easier when you’re surrounded by people who understand what you’re going through. Whether it’s friends, family, or a trauma support group, having a network can provide invaluable encouragement.
2. Engage in self-care: Michaela emphasizes the importance of self-care, particularly for those healing from trauma. This could be anything from meditation to journaling, or even just spending time in nature—whatever helps you reconnect with yourself.
3. Seek professional help: Therapy can be a vital resource for those dealing with trauma. Michaela encourages others not to hesitate in seeking out a therapist who specializes in trauma recovery.

Connect with Michaela

If Michaela's story resonated with you and you’re interested in embracing your healing journey, you can connect with her on Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/ms.m... You can also check our her book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Barn-of...

Final Thoughts: Hope and Healing Are Within Reach

Michaela Mae’s story is a powerful reminder that no matter how deep the scars of trauma, healing and emotional freedom are possible. Her journey teaches us that recovery isn’t a straight line, but with perseverance, support, and self-compassion, it’s achievable. Michaela’s bravery in sharing her story serves as an inspiration to all who seek to heal from trauma.

If you are struggling with trauma or searching for emotional freedom, remember that you are not alone. Take small steps, seek support, and trust that healing is within reach.

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