THE HOUSE OF FREEDOM

trauma & triumph

Freedom, I will not let you down. Freedom, I will not give you up

George Michael (1990)

The right house at the right time.m4a

You know you belong somewhere, but the old ways just don't feel the same.

When we are recovering from abuse, trauma, burnout, illness, break-ups we just want to get to the other side. We want the pain to go quicker, so the search for belonging becomes a relentless game of tag, but the way to reduce loneliness is not connection, it's something else that few are talking about.

Where is my place?

THIS HOUSE IF FOR YOU IF YOU...

want to experience the feeling of relief

If you...

have experienced trauma, and are sometimes reactive 

have the feeling of not belonging

have experienced sexual abuse, domestic violence, narcissistic abuse or family trauma and have an established professional mental health care team (psychologist, psychiatrist, psychotherapist)

sometimes experiences anger / sadness / shame / guilt 

get strong feelings of rejection and want to isolate.

feel burnout, unmotivated and unclear and are sick of blaming and complaining.

The House of Freedom

YOUR BODY OF 'GROWTH' WORK

1 — ORDER: Constellating The Loneliness Paradox

2 — MOTIF: Actualizing: The Greatest Grow on Earth 

3 — TIME: Synchronizing: Trauma & Triumph

4 — SPACE: Attuning: Your Body of 'Growth' Work

5 — ENERGY: Finding home through Intergenerational Trauma

1

ORDER

EVERYTHING BELONGS AND EVERYTHING IN GOOD ORDER

CONSTELLATING
The Loneliness Paradox

connection in a disconnected world

There are more ways to be connected than ever before, but we are less connected. The more social media consumed the lonelier we are.

2

MOTIF

RECURRING AND RE-FRAMING PATTERNS

ACTUALIZING
The Greatest Grow On Earth

Honoring is the best policy

The paradigm shift needed to diffuse the trauma passed through the personal growth industry is about how we see difficult life events.

3

TIME

IN RHYTHM WITH YOURSELF

SYNCHRONIZING
Trauma & Triumph

experiencing the tension and relief between trauma & triumph

There is nothing good about trauma. We don't view it as a lesson or something that anyone should have to 'overcome.' You don't have to have purpose or find meaning.

4

SPACE

A DYNAMIC WAY OF RELATING TO SPACE

ATTUNING
Your Body of 'Growth' Work

your life's experiences not your achievements

Your experiences, not your achievements

5

ENERGY

MOVING BEYOND SELF-INTEREST
We explore

ALGIZ
mobile property, protection & awareness

finding home 
C.A.S.A: Intergenerational Trauma

You can end the suffering for you, the people around you and the greatest good.

GOOD FOR THE GREATEST GOOD
GOOD FOR THE GREATER GOOD
GOOD FOR THE PEOPLE AROUND ME
GOOD FOR ME, MYSELF & WHY

1 — ORDER: Constellating The Loneliness Paradox

The Loneliness Paradox: Academic Research and Findings

Prevalence of Loneliness

Recent academic research highlights the widespread issue of loneliness, despite increased technological connectivity.

The Loneliness Paradox

Despite having more ways to connect digitally, loneliness continues to rise.

Characteristics and Psychological Impact of Loneliness

Loneliness is associated with a range of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral effects:

Health Consequences of Loneliness

Addressing Loneliness: Academic Interventions

Research References

This research highlights the urgent need to address loneliness as a public health issue, emphasizing that meaningful social engagement is essential for long-term well-being.


2MOTIF: Actualizing: The Greatest Grow On Earth

The Development of Wisdom: A Social-Ecological Approach

In the study The Development of Wisdom: A Social-Ecological Approach, Heidi Igarashi, PhD, Michael R. Levenson, PhD, and Carolyn M. Aldwin, PhD, examine how social environments facilitate wisdom development in response to adversity. Their research highlights that wisdom manifests in three key forms:

Their research explains that a Difficult Life Event (DLE) disrupts personal meaning, forcing individuals to reconsider their self-concept and worldview.

The Patterns of Responding to Adversity

The study categorized responses to defining life events into three key patterns:

3 TIME: Synchronizing: Trauma & Triumph

There’s a growing body of research exploring the relationship between trauma and triumph, particularly challenging the idea that growth only happens after trauma (post-traumatic growth, or PTG). Some key perspectives in the literature include:

1. Triumph Through Trauma: Immediate Adaptation & Resilience

2. The Myth of the "Afterward" Growth Model

3. Triumph as a Process, Not a Destination

References:

4SPACE: Attuning: Your Body of Growth Work

A Body of Growth Work: Your Experiences, Not Your Achievements

In the arts, a body of work is not a list of accomplishments—it is the accumulation of creative effort, exploration, and expression over time. Similarly, a body of growth work is not defined by personal achievements or milestones but by the depth of lived experience, the challenges navigated, and the ongoing engagement the full arc of a person’s growth efforts, not the curated highlights.

Traditional personal growth narratives often emphasize outcomes—breakthroughs, mastery, or success—but true growth work is measured in participation, not perfection. It unfolds through how we move through experiences, not just the conclusions we reach. Growth is not something to be proven or possessed; it is a practice, a rhythm, a process of becoming.

A body of growth work resists the cultural fixation on progress as something linear, marketable, or finalized. Instead, it embraces the messy, nonlinear reality of transformation—where healing and triumph can happen through struggle, not just after it. It shifts the focus from what has been achieved to what has been lived, learned, and embodied.

Ultimately, a body of growth work is not a personal brand or a set of polished lessons; it is the sum of one’s engagement with life itself.

5ENERGY: C.A.S.A — Intergenerational Trauma

Intergenerational trauma refers to the transmission of trauma across generations, where the psychological, physiological, and social effects of a traumatic event experienced by one generation impact the well-being of subsequent generations. This transmission can occur through multiple mechanisms, including epigenetic changes, altered parenting styles, social and cultural narratives, and systemic oppression.

Research in epigenetics suggests that trauma can induce biological changes that are passed down through generations, affecting stress regulation and emotional resilience (Yehuda & Bierer, 2009). Neuroscientific studies indicate that children of trauma survivors often show heightened stress responses and increased vulnerability to mental health disorders, even in the absence of direct exposure to the original trauma (McEwen & Morrison, 2013). Psychological research highlights how trauma influences caregiving patterns, attachment security, and emotional regulation in children, perpetuating cycles of distress (Kellermann, 2001). Sociological perspectives emphasize the role of historical oppression, war, forced displacement, and systemic discrimination in shaping intergenerational trauma, particularly in marginalized communities (Brave Heart, 1998).

This body of research underscores that intergenerational trauma is not solely an individual or familial issue but a complex phenomenon shaped by biological, psychological, and social factors that require holistic approaches for healing.

References:

Would you like a deeper focus on a particular aspect, such as epigenetics, social structures, or healing approaches?

Ancestral Wisdom: Mobile property & Protection

Algiz (ᛉ) and Multi-Vision: Seeing, Protecting, and Connecting Across Realms

Algiz, the rune of protection and higher awareness, is both a shield and an antenna—guarding against harm while opening pathways to wisdom. In the context of multi-vision, it represents the ability to perceive beyond the immediate, to recognize patterns across time and space, and to move with both awareness and protection.