Trauma processing can involve being asked a bunch of challenging questions, like “Who are you, when you’re not at war.” Is an interesting question. A bit like, who am I when I get out of my own way. Who am I when I let things be soft and gentle. How can we not take the war with us away from the battle.

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Not at War Webcomic Transcript

Boot: Who I am I, when I’m not at war?

Boot sits in silence.

Boot: I have room to be sad, to have softness, spontaneity and real joy.

Boot: To really let my body know, that I’m more loved than I let myself feel.