Understanding Money Trauma
Most of us carry some form of money trauma.
It doesn’t always look the same. For some, it comes from growing up without enough. For others, from having what mattered most taken away. And for many, it shows up as a quiet belief that we are not worthy of receiving, having, or holding prosperity.
For me, it was the belief that I was unworthy.
What is money trauma?
Money trauma is not simply about money itself. It is the internalized belief that survival, safety, and worth are dependent on financial stability—and that losing money means losing security, belonging, or value.
And to be clear: this belief didn’t come from nowhere.

