Trauma Recovery Affirmation Cards

I HAVE THE POWER TO HEAL AND GROW

I AM STRONG AND RESILIENT, AND I WILL OVERCOME THIS TRAUMA.

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MY BABY AND I ARE SAFE AND SUPPORTED DURING LABOR. I acknowledge my pain, but I refuse to let it define me.

I AM WORTHY OF LOVE, UNDERSTANDING, AND SUPPORT.

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I FORGIVE MYSELF FOR ANY SELF-BLAME OR GUILT I MAY CARRY.

I AM NOT ALONE. THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO CARE AND UNDERSTAND.

MY BABY AND I ARE SAFE AND SUPPORTED DURING LABOR. I RELEASE THE PAST AND FOCUS ON CREATING A BETTER FUTURE FOR MYSELF.

I AM IN CONTROL OF MY THOUGHTS, AND I CHOOSE TO FOCUS ON POSITIVITY.

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I am capable of building healthy and meaningful relationships.

I am allowed to take time for self-care and healing.

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I am open to seeking help and support when needed.

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MY RESILIENCE EMPOWERS ME TO MOVE FORWARD AND GROW.

I HAVE SURVIVED BEFORE

AND I WILL SURVIVE THIS TOO.

MY BABY AND I ARE SAFE AND SUPPORTED DURING LABOR. I release any negative energy and invite positivity into my life.

I am deserving of compassion and understanding from myself and others.

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I am not defined by my scars. I am defined by my courage.

I embrace vulnerability as a source of strength and connection.

MY BABY AND I ARE SAFE AND SUPPORTED DURING LABOR. I RELEASE THE NEED TO BE PERFECT AND ACCEPT MY IMPERFECTIONS WITH LOVE.

I AM NOT ALONE IN MY HEALING JOURNEY. WE HEAL TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY.

m y I AM OPEN TO NEW POSSIBILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH. bo dy ' s w i sd o m t o b i r t h m y b a

ACC I find solace in nature and connect with its healing power. EPT AN CE.

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I release the weight of the past and welcome a brighter future.

I AM ALLOWED TO SET BOUNDARIES AND PROTECT MY WELL-BEING.

I AM NOT MY TRAUMA. I AM A SURVIVOR WITH A STORY TO TELL.

MY BABY AND I ARE SAFE AND SUPPORTED DURING LABOR. I AM RESILIENT, AND I BOUNCE BACK FROM ADVERSITY WITH STRENGTH.

m y I am worthy of self-compassion and self-kindness. bo dy ' s w i sd o m

AN D I ALLOW MYSELF TO GRIEVE AND TRUST THAT HEALING WILL FOLLOW. ACC EPT

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I release the need for validation from others and seek it within myself.

I AM ON A PATH OF HEALING, AND I TRUST IN ITS UNFOLDING.

I celebrate my progress, no matter how small, and acknowledge my growth.

MY BABY AND I ARE SAFE AND SUPPORTED DURING LABOR. I am safe, and I create a space of safety and peace for myself.

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I AM NOT DEFINED BY MY PAST. I AM DEFINED BY MY COURAGE.

I am resilient, and I have the power to heal and thrive.

MY BABY AND I ARE SAFE AND SUPPORTED DURING LABOR. MY SURVIVAL STORY INSPIRES OTHERS AND GIVES HOPE.

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MY BABY AND I ARE SAFE AND SUPPORTED DURING LABOR. I LET GO OF WHAT NO LONGER SERVES ME AND MAKE SPACE FOR HEALING.

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TIT I am a survivor, and I am allowed to celebrate my victories. UD E AN D ACC EPT AN CE.

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I am worthy of happiness and joy in my life.

MY SURVIVAL IS A TESTAMENT TO MY INNER STRENGTH AND DETERMINATION.

I have the power to turn my pain into purpose.

MY BABY AND I ARE SAFE AND SUPPORTED DURING LABOR. I AM BRAVE, AND I CAN FACE LIFE'S CHALLENGES WITH

COURAGE.

I AM NOT A VICTIM; I AM A SURVIVOR, A

WARRIOR OF LIFE.

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I FIND STRENGTH IN CONNECTING WITH

I AM EMPOWERED TO SET BOUNDARIES AND PROTECT MY WELL-BEING.

OTHER SURVIVORS WHO SHARE THEIR STORIES.

I am not defined by my trauma. I am defined by my triumphs.

MY BABY AND I ARE SAFE AND SUPPORTED DURING LABOR. MY RESILIENCE AND SURVIVAL INSPIRE RESILIENCE IN OTHERS.

AN D I EMBRACE SELF-COMPASSION AND OFFER IT TO MYSELF GENEROUSLY. ACC EPT

m y I LET GO OF THE PAST'S GRIP, ALLOWING MYSELF TO MOVE FORWARD. bo dy ' s w i sd o m b i r t h m y b a b

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I AM NOT ALONE. THERE IS A COMMUNITY OF SURVIVORS SUPPORTING EACH OTHER.

I am a survivor, and I am deserving of all the good life has to offer.

MY BABY AND I ARE SAFE AND SUPPORTED DURING LABOR. I RELEASE ANY GUILT I MAY CARRY AND FORGIVE MYSELF FOR SURVIVING.

I AM A SURVIVOR, AND MY FUTURE IS FULL OF HOPE AND POSSIBILITY.

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