Short Trauma Stories

  • Metamorphosis- Butterfly Child

    A gritty story of a young girl as she reflects on her life. It contains sensitive issues of abuse, loss and sadness. However, it is a story of overcoming trauma, heartache and loss. It is a story of self-love, self-acceptance and metamorphosis.

    Jul 14, 2021 6 min read
  • Why Me? Why Us?

    Amna had been leading a very normal life; she is a student, aiming to be a doctor. But when violence between opposing sects erupts in her country, everything in her life starts falling apart. She is not able to make sense of why all of this was happening to us.

    Jul 13, 2017 14 min read
  • Shackles of the Mind

    This story unfolds the journey of overcoming internal trauma, detailing how an individual's struggle with invisible forces impacts their daily life. Through personal resilience and small acts of defiance, they find liberation from the paralyzing grip of trauma, ultimately discovering strength and freedom within themselves. It's a testament to the power of self-compassion and the internal battle for recovery.

    Feb 26, 2024 4 min read
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