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Gabrielle Union has spoken candidly about how past trauma shaped her experience as a parent and affected her ability to be fully present with her daughter, Kaavia. In a conversation with trauma therapist Lashauna Cutts of Nema Health, Union explained that the impact of an assault she experienced at age 19 continued to influence her daily life years later. She described how fear and anxiety often made it difficult to relax, even in safe environments. Despite having security at home, she found herself imagining worst case scenarios, which prevented her from focusing on simple moments with her child.
Union shared that she would struggle to enjoy watching her daughter play because her thoughts were consumed by concerns about potential danger. This constant sense of alertness made it difficult for her to engage fully in parenting or feel at ease in her own home.
She explained that things have changed through ongoing therapy. Union said she is now able to be more present and attentive, allowing her to enjoy moments like watching her daughter do cartwheels and listening to her speak without distraction. She described this shift as a meaningful step toward healing and peace.
According to Union, therapy has not only improved her personal well being but has also brought a sense of calm to her household and marriage. She noted that she had not fully recognized how much emotional weight had been affecting her home environment until she began to process it more deeply.
In a social media post, Union reflected on living with post traumatic stress disorder for more than three decades. She said that despite years of therapy, recovery once felt out of reach. It was only after discovering a treatment specifically designed for trauma that she began to feel real progress. She described finally reaching a point where she could say she is healing.
Union also emphasized that each person’s experience with trauma is different, but that anyone whose life has been affected deserves proper care and support.
She has previously spoken about her struggles with anxiety and panic attacks, explaining that they have at times limited her daily life. Even routine situations or events she looked forward to could trigger intense fear. Through sharing her story, Union hopes others facing similar challenges feel seen and understood, and are encouraged to seek the help they need.
Union shared that she would struggle to enjoy watching her daughter play because her thoughts were consumed by concerns about potential danger. This constant sense of alertness made it difficult for her to engage fully in parenting or feel at ease in her own home.
She explained that things have changed through ongoing therapy. Union said she is now able to be more present and attentive, allowing her to enjoy moments like watching her daughter do cartwheels and listening to her speak without distraction. She described this shift as a meaningful step toward healing and peace.
According to Union, therapy has not only improved her personal well being but has also brought a sense of calm to her household and marriage. She noted that she had not fully recognized how much emotional weight had been affecting her home environment until she began to process it more deeply.
In a social media post, Union reflected on living with post traumatic stress disorder for more than three decades. She said that despite years of therapy, recovery once felt out of reach. It was only after discovering a treatment specifically designed for trauma that she began to feel real progress. She described finally reaching a point where she could say she is healing.
Union also emphasized that each person’s experience with trauma is different, but that anyone whose life has been affected deserves proper care and support.
She has previously spoken about her struggles with anxiety and panic attacks, explaining that they have at times limited her daily life. Even routine situations or events she looked forward to could trigger intense fear. Through sharing her story, Union hopes others facing similar challenges feel seen and understood, and are encouraged to seek the help they need.