Beneath the surface of the protective parts of trauma survivors there exists an undamaged essence, a Self that is confident, curious, and calm, a Self that has been sheltered from destruction by the various protectors that have emerged in their efforts to ensure survival.

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"As human beings we belong to an extremely resilient species. [...] But traumatic experiences do leave traces, whether on a large scale [...] or close to home. [...] They also leave traces on our minds and emotions, on our capacity for joy and intimacy, and even on our biology and immune systems."

- van der Kolk

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"We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated."

- Maya Angelou

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"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts."

- Winston Churchill

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"Criticism is the best sign you’re onto something."

- Michael Lopp

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"A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him."

- David Brinkley

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"We are really competing against ourselves. We have no control over how other people perform."

- Pete Cashmore

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