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From 9/11 to Today: How Our Nervous Systems Hold on to Trauma
On this day of remembrance, we honor those lost and the lives forever changed by the events of 9/11. But beyond the history, there’s something profound about how our bodies hold on to trauma—whether it’s from a personal experience or a collective event that shook us all.🧠 The nervous system never forgets.When we experience trauma, the memory isn’t just stored in our minds. It’s etched into our neurology. The body encodes the sights, sounds, smells, and emotions—so much so that simply thinking about the event can recreate the same stress chemistry: adrenaline, cortisol, rapid heartbeat, and…
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