Chanelle Greene is not your ordinary Instagram influencer, model, and fitness enthusiast. You would never have guessed she came from a troubled past from which only a few people could heal. A page in her diary reads,” Spiritual death November 4, 2005. Beginning of her new life on September 29, 2022. Chanelle was born with a big heart and adoration for the world, to know and understand all it has to offer.”
Chanelle Greene
They say wounds often are lessons learned. However, recovering from trauma is not easy. While everyone has a different way of coping with a traumatic experience, Chanelle Greene points out that true healing comes only when we step up and face our demons head-on.
Chanelle faced an extremely tough childhood and has made it a priority to focus on healing from trauma. Her best friend, hero, and main support pillar, her father, passed away when Chanelle was only ten years old.
This tragedy haunted Chanelle into her teenage years, and she naturally struggled to cope. "When a child faces a life-altering event, like losing a parent, that affects you for the rest of your life,” admits Chanelle. "After all, how could I? I was just a little girl. For years, I avoided and numbed the pain.”
However, after years of battle, she managed to come out on top and now knows how to handle things better. She is open about her own mistakes and experiences and candid about her trauma-healing journey. Learning and applying healthy coping skills has been one of her most profound changes.
On top of that, she made it her mission to use her platform to inform others who are struggling with trauma, which affects a person's body and mind, reminding them every step of the way that they are not alone. Today, Chanelle is a powerful advocate for healing and has helped many people learn more about the importance of taking care of their mental health.
Chanelle believes the only way to truly move on from a traumatic experience is to face it head-on. That's why she often posts about therapy's benefits, encourages her followers to seek help if they are struggling, and promises that it will be worth it in the end.
"It's not going to be easy. You're going to want to hide away and pretend it never happened. But that's not going to help you in the long run," she says. "Facing your demons is the only way to exorcise them for good. It will be painful, but trust me, it's worth it. So, don't be afraid to confront your past. It might just be the best thing you ever do for yourself."
She understands that trauma can be a difficult thing to overcome. It can feel like you're stuck in a never-ending cycle of pain and despair. But it doesn't have to be that way. There is hope. Here are some tips from someone who's been there and knows what it takes to heal from trauma:
- Acknowledge the pain. Don't try to push it away or pretend it doesn't exist. It's real, and it's valid. Allow yourself to feel the emotions and work through them.
- Seek professional help. A therapist can be an invaluable resource in helping you understand and cope with your trauma. They can provide tools and techniques that will help you heal.
- Reach out to your support system. Friends and family can provide love and understanding when you need it most. Let them know what you're going through, and allow them to help you heal.
- Take care of yourself. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Be gentle with yourself, and don't try to do too much too soon. Listen to your body and take time for self-care. When you're ready, slowly start adding positive activities to your life.
- Have faith in the future. Remember that this is not how your story ends. You are strong enough to face this challenge and come out on the other side stronger than ever before.
She explains that the payoff is not immediate, as she is still on a journey of self-love and self-discovery and expects a lot of new changes. Still, she points out that the most important thing is to start healing, to make that first step. And eventually, you will see the benefits of your hard work.
"It's like compound interest," she says. "The longer you work on improving, the more you'll get back. When you finally get to that place of self acceptance, you know you have won at life.”
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