Confidence is often described as the foundation of success, self-assurance, and resilience. It’s the quality that allows us to take risks, face challenges, and trust ourselves. But for those who’ve endured trauma, confidence can feel like a distant dream, overshadowed by self-doubt, fear, and a deeply ingrained sense of unworthiness.
Trauma isn’t just an event—it’s a rupture in our connection to safety, trust, and often, our sense of self. When that connection is broken, it can shatter our confidence in who we are, what we’re capable of, and even in our right to take up space.
The good news? Confidence, like trust, can be rebuilt. It’s not about “faking it until you make it” or forcing yourself to feel something you don’t. It’s about nurturing yourself back to wholeness, one gentle step at a time.
