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Surviving a Traumatic Split: Navigating Separation for Safety and Healing
This episode contains sensitive content.
Leaving a relationship due to safety concerns or emotional trauma is one of the most challenging experiences a person can face. In this episode, Michael Flores, LPC-S and Jorge Gama, LPC-S, of Mending Clinic in Arlington, Texas explore the impact of a traumatic split on both the mind and body, including somatic symptoms, dissociation, and how trauma transfers to children. We’ll also break down how trauma keeps you in survival mode, making it harder to think clearly about next steps.
If you're in the process of leaving—or even just considering it—we’ll cover what to do, what to consider, and what to remember as you navigate this difficult transition. You are not alone, and there is a way forward.
If you need immediate support, please reach out to a local crisis service:
- **U.S.:** National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788
- **Canada:** ShelterSafe – Visit [sheltersafe.ca](https://sheltersafe.ca)
- **UK:** National Domestic Abuse Helpline – Call 0808 2000 247
- **Australia:** 1800RESPECT – Call 1800 737 732
If you're outside these areas, please look up crisis services available in your country. **You deserve safety, support, and healing.**
In this episode Michael and Jorge mention Safe Haven. If you are local to the Tarrant County area, you can contact Safe Haven's Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-877-701-7233.
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By Brighter Possibilities Family CounselingThis episode contains sensitive content.
Leaving a relationship due to safety concerns or emotional trauma is one of the most challenging experiences a person can face. In this episode, Michael Flores, LPC-S and Jorge Gama, LPC-S, of Mending Clinic in Arlington, Texas explore the impact of a traumatic split on both the mind and body, including somatic symptoms, dissociation, and how trauma transfers to children. We’ll also break down how trauma keeps you in survival mode, making it harder to think clearly about next steps.
If you're in the process of leaving—or even just considering it—we’ll cover what to do, what to consider, and what to remember as you navigate this difficult transition. You are not alone, and there is a way forward.
If you need immediate support, please reach out to a local crisis service:
- **U.S.:** National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788
- **Canada:** ShelterSafe – Visit [sheltersafe.ca](https://sheltersafe.ca)
- **UK:** National Domestic Abuse Helpline – Call 0808 2000 247
- **Australia:** 1800RESPECT – Call 1800 737 732
If you're outside these areas, please look up crisis services available in your country. **You deserve safety, support, and healing.**
In this episode Michael and Jorge mention Safe Haven. If you are local to the Tarrant County area, you can contact Safe Haven's Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-877-701-7233.