Elizabeth Woods
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My name is Lizzy and I'm an author, elementary school teacher and an MFA creative writing student. I write emotion-filled fiction narratives for people who have no voice like trauma survivors. This is my website: elizabethwoodsauthor.com
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Who Do You Look Up To?
My name is Elizabeth, and I am a survivor of sexual abuse and trauma. I endured things, terrible things when I was growing up. I was just a young sprout, but my lack of years and stature, failed to tell everyone what I had already lived through and seen with my young eyes.
By Elizabeth Woodsabout 11 hours ago in Psyche
Trauma, Trauma, trauma.... Content Warning.
Our world is in crisis, and trauma is a word we constantly hear around us. It's on the news every day in some form. Go online or turn on your TV, and there will be a distressing event reported almost immediately from somewhere in the world.
By Elizabeth Woods3 days ago in Psyche
Understanding Trauma is not About the Past…
"You cannot heal from trauma by understanding things intellectually"… Gabor Mate, Ennea Summit 2026. I've been lucky to come across a free 90 mins Webinar with Dr. Gabor Mate for the past three days. Available here: https://www.tylerzach.com/mh26/enneasummit
By Elizabeth Woods5 days ago in Psyche
The Power of Positive Thinking
How are you doing? How is life treating you at the moment? Life doesn't need to crash completely for you to feel "down on our luck." A failed promotion, or work project that didn't go as planned, or a missed opportunity can set you back months.
By Elizabeth Woods5 days ago in Psyche
This is How IT Feels. Content Warning.
Do you ever feel like the blue duck in the picture? Trauma survivors often feel alone in a crowd of people. We see life in many more layers than people who haven't lived through trauma. We see everything all at once, and it can be exhausting.
By Elizabeth Woods14 days ago in Psyche
