She carried shame from bankruptcy


Dear Reader, One of my clients came into our session overwhelmed. She had just taken on a second mortgage, faced surprise home repairs, and was staring down what she called “a million dollars in debt.” The anxiety was so loud, she said, “It feels unsafe. It makes me feel like a failure.” That’s the weight of financial trauma talking. Years ago, she had filed for bankruptcy. And even though she’s come a long way—high credit score, zero-interest financing, and stable income—her body hadn’t...