By Maria Diaz, LMHC-D, LPC, EMDR Certified Therapist Free Yourself Today! Understanding the Connection Between Racial Trauma and the Body Racial trauma is both deeply personal and collective. For many people of color, the pain of racism—whether through discrimination, microaggressions, or systemic inequities—doesn’t just live in the mind; it lingers in the body. Tight shoulders, racing thoughts, or chronic fatigue can all be signs of the body carrying stress that words alone

By Maria Diaz, LMHC-D, LPC, EMDR Certified Therapist You are not alone! Experiencing racially triggering events—whether they happen directly to you or you witness them in the news or in your community—can take a real toll on your emotional and physical well-being. These experiences don’t just hurt in the moment; they can leave behind feelings of anger, sadness, confusion, or even numbness. Over time, they can lead to chronic stress, anxiety, or a sense of disconnection from o