My journey is always evolving.
WHICH IS WHY I SHARE MY THOUGHTS AND LEARNINGS SO THEY MIGHT HELP YOU ON YOURS
Finding Warmth and Safety in Autumn’s Darkness: A Survivor’s Guide to November
This gentle guide for trauma survivors explores autumn anxiety, reframing darkness, cosy self-care kits, and supportive routines for November. Discover how to find warmth, agency, and calm as the nights grow long, with compassion and autonomy at every step.
Grief and Hope: Finding Light at the End of a Hard Month
October at ReConnected Life has been a month of grief, healing, and hope. In this closing reflection, Emily honours the stories, struggles, and courage of survivors, reminding us all that both sorrow and hope can coexist, and we don’t have to walk alone.
Bridging the Gap: How ReConnected Life and SARCs are Creating Real Support for Survivors
Discover how ReConnected Life partners with Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), including St Mary’s SARC in Manchester, to bridge the critical support gap after crisis care. Learn how trauma-informed tools like Taste of Recovery offer survivors a gentle, immediate pathway to healing , and why every SARC deserves access to these resources.
Learning as Healing: Self-Directed Study When Recovery Feels Out of Reach
Self-directed learning can be a lifeline for survivors when therapy is unavailable or overwhelming. Emily shares her favourite books, courses, and resources that gently supported her healing. Discover hope, agency, and the power of community-curated wisdom in your own recovery journey.
Why I’m Not Attending FiLiA: Solidarity Means Standing With All Survivors
Emily reflects on why she is not attending FiLiA this year and how solidarity must mean safety and inclusion for all survivors, including trans women. A gentle, honest invitation to build survivor spaces where no one is left behind.
Grieving the Life You Imagined: The Messy, Brave Work of Survivor Healing
Survivor grief is often silent and misunderstood. In this honest blog, Emily of ReConnected Life reflects on grieving lost dreams, relationships, and identity after trauma. Discover why setbacks aren’t failures, how to honour what’s missing, and why small steps forward matter. Read more and join the conversation.
Who I Am & Why ReConnected Life Exists
Discover Emily’s survivor story and the heart behind ReConnected Life, a gentle, trauma-informed space for women seeking connection, support, and real healing. Learn why you don’t need to be perfect to belong here.
How Taste of Recovery Licensing Supports Survivors and Your Team
Discover how Taste of Recovery Licensing offers immediate, trauma-informed support for survivors and practical tools for your team. Used by 17+ charities and Swansea University, it’s scalable, cost-effective, and improves therapy outcomes. Find out how to introduce it at your organisation and support frontline teams.
The Overlooked Link: Hypermobility, Neurodiversity, Gut Health, and Trauma
Explore the research-backed connections between hypermobility, neurodiversity (autism, ADHD), gut health, and trauma. Emily at ReConnected Life explains the evidence, including insights from Jeannie Di Bon and Dr. Jessica Eccles, plus gentle validation and support.
Celebrating the Small Wins: Finding Joy in a Messy Summer
Messy summers are real. Discover why celebrating small wins matters, how to find joy in imperfection, and why every gentle act of self-compassion counts—especially for survivors and sensitive souls. You are not alone.