Resilience helps people endure trauma and grow stronger, as shown in Laurence Gonzales’ “Surviving Survival.” Trauma reshapes the mind, trapping survivors in emotional survival mode. Instincts like Lisette Johnson’s premonition protect us before logic kicks in. Recovery often involves helping others and creative goals, transforming pain into purpose. Facing fears, like Micki Glenn’s shark trauma therapy, builds strength. Survivors rebuild identity through new experiences and meaning.
Resilience unveiled: Navigating the aftermath of trauma
