Surprisingly OK, What healing Trauma feels like - Lee Arden

Healing After Complex Trauma: A Reflective Zine on Recovery, Presence, and Community

This heartfelt zine explores the slow, transformative journey of healing from complex trauma. Rather than offering a step-by-step guide, it invites you into a thoughtful exploration of questions like: What does emotional stability feel like? How can we be fully present in our bodies? What does true rest look like? How can we nurture relationships of care?

Through personal reflection, the zine shares how daily life feels after years of therapy, recovery, and inner work. It highlights how healing supports living in alignment with values of community, solidarity, and mutual care, and offers insights on sobriety, gender transition, somatic practices, antiracism, and the role of weird art in personal growth.

A moving read for anyone curious about emotional healing, trauma recovery, or the ways self-work can deepen connections with others. Perfect for readers interested in mental health, social justice, and the art of living authentically.