Comments on: How Trauma Turns Us Into Controllers—and How We Finally Learn to Let Go https://cptsdfoundation.org/2026/04/07/how-trauma-turns-us-into-controllers-and-how-we-finally-learn-to-let-go/ The Foundation for Post-Traumatic Healing and Complex Trauma Research Thu, 07 May 2026 14:20:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Dr. Mozelle Martin https://cptsdfoundation.org/2026/04/07/how-trauma-turns-us-into-controllers-and-how-we-finally-learn-to-let-go/#comment-54098 Thu, 07 May 2026 14:20:03 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=987501930#comment-54098 In reply to Alexander Davidson.

Thank you for reading. Healthy social connection can absolutely support trauma recovery when it is grounded in safety, choice, regulation, and genuine human connection. I would be careful, though, about treating any specific game or platform as inherently healing unless it is being used in a thoughtful, trauma-informed way.

]]> By: Alexander Davidson https://cptsdfoundation.org/2026/04/07/how-trauma-turns-us-into-controllers-and-how-we-finally-learn-to-let-go/#comment-52706 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:16:34 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=987501930#comment-52706 This post really resonated with me—it’s fascinating how trauma can shift our behavior and relationships! I’m curious, do you think learning to let go also ties into how we engage in other areas of life, like games or social spaces? For example, I’ve been exploring space waves game, which seems to promote connection through play. I’d love to hear your thoughts on that link between trauma recovery and community-building activities!

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