Trauma is the Wound, Resentment is the Scab
Trauma is what happens to you. Resentment is what you keep. 🛑
Trauma is a wound, but resentment is picking the scab every morning so it never heals.
In this video, I break down the actual definition of Resentment. It comes from the Latin re-sentire, which means "to feel again" or "re-feel".
When you ruminate on the past, your brain doesn't know the difference between the memory and the event. Your amygdala fires and your body prepares for a fight that happened 10 years ago. You are trapping yourself in a time loop.
You’re living in a haunted house, but you are the ghost.
👇 Discussion: Are you "picking the scab" of a past hurt? What would happen if you finally let it heal? Tell me below.
This video is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.
About Michael
I'm Michael, a mental health creator, recovered alcoholic, future therapist, and the host of Sober Psychology. After realizing how much of the traditional mental health conversation misses the mark, I decided to build a space dedicated to raw, unfiltered self-examination and personal healing. My approach combines psychological principles with brutal honesty and hard truths, cutting through the noise to help people navigate their own growth. No toxic positivity, no hidden shame—just real conversations about what it actually takes to heal.