COVID disrupted many lives. I, along with many others, lost our jobs, families, and friends. In addition to healing from past traumas, we had to deal with the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic. It is well known that people often feel anxious, inferior, depressed, worthless, and angry after experiencing traumatic events and negative interpersonal experiences (bullying, domestic violence, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse). Stress and negative emotions can impair our ability to learn, work, cope, and worsen existing conditions.

Many trauma survivors, people who experience interpersonal violence, and those who are abused in their relationships do not receive treatment. Everyone deals with negative emotions differently. Some people prefer to tell their family and friends their concerns, feelings, and thoughts, as well as their doctor or mental health professional if necessary. Some people find discussing their experiences distressing or they prefer to process their emotions privately.