My Wife Died From A Brain Tumor. EMDR Helped With Trauma.
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Key Points:
- Jon Kortmansky shares his journey of healing through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy following the traumatic loss of his wife, Lori, who battled a malignant brain tumor for 23 years.
- After Lori’s death, Kortmansky experienced severe grief symptoms including emotional shutdown, uncontrollable crying, shaking, headaches, and detachment from life, which led to a panic-induced hospital visit mistaken for a heart attack.
- EMDR therapy helped him process traumatic memories safely, gradually restoring his emotional connection, enabling him to engage with others, sleep better, and reclaim joy and hope in life.
- Kortmansky emphasizes the importance of speaking openly about trauma and grief, challenging the misconception that healing happens
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