I have always been a little nervous about the whole concept of self-care as I felt that it was self-indulgent and that it was more important to care for others. As a wife, mother, and teacher my natural inclination from my upbringing was to ensure everyone else was taken care of no matter what the cost to my own health and mental well-being.

Trauma is healed through relationships. Relationships lead to learning. This process of engagement can be interpreted as 'healing the brain'.