The Light Within:
Healing After Trauma
This isn’t just a course. It’s a reclamation.
Trauma shatters the storyline. It disconnects you from your body, your voice, your knowing. But within that rupture is a quiet opening—an invitation to return to yourself.
The Light Within
Your trauma may live in your bones, but it doesn’t have to shape your becoming.
Healing is a return—not to who you were, but to the deeper truth of who you’ve always been.
Before we dive into details,
let’s make sure we’re a good match:
The Light Within is for the ones who sense that something’s not quite right—even if they don’t have a name for it.
Maybe you call it trauma.
Maybe you don’t.
You just know that something in you feels off—disconnected, flattened, like you’ve been living behind glass.
You’ve survived by staying busy, staying quiet, staying numb.
But now, something in you is asking for more.
This course isn’t here to diagnose or fix you.
It’s here to help you listen.
To guide you gently back to the parts of yourself that never stopped wanting to feel, to trust, to belong to your own life again.
This is the path through—not around.
And we’re here to walk with you.
This space is for you if any of this feels like truth…
You’ve been told to “just get over it”—
But your body flinches, your chest tightens, your relationships strain.
Your nervous system knows what words have tried to dismiss.
You’re not broken, but you are tired—
Of feeling stuck, reactive, numb, or like your emotions are always just under the surface.
You want to understand what’s happening without spiraling into shame or blame.
You’ve been surviving for so long,
You’ve almost forgotten what safety feels like.
What softness feels like.
What it means to feel at home in your own skin.
You’re done navigating triggers and self-doubt alone.
You’re ready for tools that actually help—not just abstract ideas or hollow reassurance.
Maybe you never called it trauma.
But lately, you’re starting to wonder if that’s exactly what it was.
And if it’s still shaping more than you thought.
You’re noticing the old patterns now—
The ones handed down, the ones that used to feel normal.
And you’re brave enough to ask: What if there’s another way?
You’ve got little ones watching you.
And even though you’re still figuring it out,
You want to raise them with more truth, more presence, more space to feel.
If something in you just exhaled—or broke open—
If the words on this page feel like they were written from inside your own skin—
Hi. We’ve been waiting for you.
You’re not lost. You’re not broken.
You’ve simply been carrying more than most know how to name.
This is a place for all of it.
And we’re so glad you made it here.
The Light Within is a map back to yourself
We’ve held a spot for you.
$97
expert-guided trauma support
This course includes:
The Light Within is a self-paced course for those ready to do more than just survive.
It’s not about forgetting what happened—it’s about reclaiming what’s yours: your voice, your body, your story. The parts of you that trauma tried to bury but never fully erased.
Through thoughtful guidance, embodied practices, and clear, compassionate tools, you’ll begin to understand how trauma has shaped your nervous system, your relationships, and your sense of self—and how to gently begin the work of coming home to yourself.
What's inside The Light Within?
Module 01: Welcome — Begin with Grounding
Module 02: Defining Trauma — Understanding the Impact on Your Mind & Body
Module 03: Rewriting the Narrative — Thriving Beyond Childhood Relational Trauma
Module 04: Healing the Innocent — A Journey to Your Inner Child
Module 05: Drawing the Line — Setting Boundaries to Empower Yourself
Module 06: Navigating Triggers — Communicating with Compassion
Module 07: Mindful Parenting — Raising Emotionally Resilient Children While Healing Yourself
Access to these bonus resources & guides:
Age & Developmentally Appropriate Consequences
Setting Boundaries Toolkit
Communicating Your Needs Framework
WHAT OUR CLIENTS EXPERIENCE
“Grief On Purpose changed my life. I know, it’s dramatic, but truly, after my partner died, my life was at a point where I didn’t know how to direct it anymore.”
-Meg, 25
“Every day I felt all these confusing feelings; I was living in a state of anxiety and peril, even just to go to the grocery store…I went from a highly reactive and emotional person, so easily triggered, that daily life was difficult. I am no longer the shell of who I was, and now am the best version of myself – all because grief on purpose showed me the way.”
-Kelsey, 41
By the end of The Light Within....
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Learn how trauma imprints on your body and mind—and gain grounded, practical tools to soothe your nervous system, navigate triggers, and reconnect with a sense of safety inside yourself..
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Reconnect with the younger parts of you—the ones still holding unmet needs—and begin building a relationship rooted in compassion, curiosity, and care.
03
Let go of the shame and silence that’s kept your story hidden.
In its place, cultivate clarity, language, and the steady self-trust that comes from truly understanding your experience.
Learn to set boundaries that honor your nervous system, protect your energy, and create space for relationships that actually feel safe and true.
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Find the words for what you need—especially when it’s hardest to speak.
Learn to communicate with clarity and care, whether you're overwhelmed, triggered, or simply trying to stay connected.
Break the cycle with presence.
Learn to show up for the children in your life—with empathy, clarity, and the emotional steadiness you may have never received yourself.
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Move forward with confidence in who you are—knowing that healing isn’t about “fixing” yourself. It’s about showing up with truth, compassion, and the understanding that you are already worthy of this journey.
What’s inside
The Light Within?
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In this module:
You’ll learn how to engage with this course at your own pace, create space for healing, and get the most out of the journaling prompts and exercises.By the end of this module:
You’ll feel grounded in the process and know that healing happens in your time, your way. -
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You’ll explore what trauma really is, how it lives in your body and nervous system, and why your coping mechanisms make sense. You’ll also learn tools for regulating your nervous system and managing triggers.By the end of this module:
You’ll understand why trauma has affected you the way it has—and have the first tools to begin feeling safer and more in control. -
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You’ll examine how early relationships shape the way you connect and cope today. You’ll be introduced to inner child work, boundary testing, and reconnecting with memories that shaped you.By the end of this module:
You’ll begin to see patterns with clarity, not shame, and feel empowered to rewrite the story you tell yourself about your past. -
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You’ll connect with the younger parts of yourself who may still carry fear, unmet needs, or shame. You’ll learn how to offer nurturing guidance and build trust with yourself.By the end of this module:
You’ll start developing a supportive, healing relationship with your inner child, creating space for more compassion and self-understanding. -
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You’ll learn what healthy boundaries look like and how to set them—even when it feels hard. You’ll practice communicating your limits with love and firmness.By the end of this module:
You’ll feel more empowered to protect your energy and honor your needs without guilt. -
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You’ll explore the mechanics of triggers, what happens in your body, and how to manage and communicate around them—especially in close relationships.By the end of this module:
You’ll feel more confident expressing your needs and navigating triggering situations with clarity and compassion. -
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You’ll learn tools to parent (or relate to children) with empathy and intention—even as you continue your own healing journey. You’ll understand how to meet your child’s emotional needs without losing sight of your own.By the end of this module:
You’ll feel equipped to show up for your children in ways that foster emotional resilience—while breaking generational cycles with love.
Our Guarantee
Sometimes, the world feels unrecognizable.
The weight of trauma can distort everything—the path forward lost in complexity, the road to healing clouded by uncertainty. At The Light Within, we understand trauma deeply—how it uniquely shapes your story, your body, your relationships. And we know the path to healing, because we’ve walked it ourselves.
That’s why we’ve created this course—for you.
A compassionate, empowering space to care for yourself and begin navigating life with more grace, more strength, and a deeper connection to the truth of who you are.
Your journey is yours to define.
And you’ll know when you’re ready.
We offer a full refund within 14 days—because we honor where you are and believe in your right to take this journey at your own pace. If you begin the course and find it’s not the right time, that’s okay.
If you're not ready for The Light Within yet, that’s okay too.
You’re still welcome here.
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If you’ve read this far, you are likely ready. Trauma can feel overwhelming and exhausting, but you can take this program at your own pace, learning on your own timeline.
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Of course. Your timeline is your own, and you should feel all your feelings. The program will give you tools to support you through those times, whenever they may come up.
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This course is self-directed. If you need 1:1 support or assistance, someone from the lovelew team will jump in to help.
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This is up to you. This is a program to support you through your grief, created by a licensed therapist. The Light After is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of treatment from a physician or therapist.
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None at all. We even have a special gift for you after you enroll in the program.
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No! You only need a stable internet connection to watch the videos and download the materials for each module.
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As much time as you need. There is no rush to complete the work. The average student spends 1-2 hours per week outside of the videos.
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The Light After is best experienced taking one module at a time. Each module builds on the last, teaching you skills to understand and work through your grief.
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We offer a full refund on the course for up to 14 days after purchase. If you sign up and start to do the work, but it’s too much, know that that’s okay.
If you are not ready for The Light After, you are still welcome here. You and your grief are always seen here.
FAQs
A letter from our founder
Laura Walton
To my fellow traveler in healing,
Hi. I’m deeply sorry we’ve met under these circumstances, but I’m grateful you’ve found your way here. I know the world of trauma—especially the kind that starts in childhood—can feel confusing, isolating, and at times, completely overwhelming.
The journey that led me to create Grief On Purpose began in 2007, when I was 26. Beau—my on-again, off-again boyfriend and best friend—died unexpectedly from a heroin overdose. That loss shattered everything, but as I worked through the grief, I realized something even more profound:
His death wasn’t the only thing I needed to heal from.
As I began to navigate my grief, I started to uncover the much deeper layers of trauma that had been there long before Beau’s death—unresolved childhood wounds, family dynamics that shaped my coping mechanisms, and old pain that shaped how I lived. And when I looked for support, for answers, for real tools to help me heal that deeper hurt, I came up empty.
This was my turning point. The world had plenty of advice about “moving on,” but it offered very little on how to actually move through trauma—the kind that roots itself in our bodies, minds, and hearts from years of unmet needs, unspoken truths, and invisible scars. I knew I wasn’t alone in that struggle.
Through my own healing (and because of it), I created Grief On Purpose—a space for real people navigating grief and trauma, especially the kinds that stay with us long after the losses we’ve experienced. It’s for those of us who carry the weight of childhood wounds, who were never taught how to truly heal, and who often feel like we’re walking through life disconnected from our own bodies and emotions. We’ve felt that rawness, that sense of disconnection, that nagging feeling of “I should be over this by now.” We know healing takes more than surface-level solution
That’s why we created The Light Within—as an extension of the work we do every day. This self-guided trauma healing course offers you the tools, understanding, and space to gently reconnect with yourself. It’s designed to help you move through your trauma, including childhood wounds, at your own pace, with clarity, compassion, and care.
Whether you’re just beginning to recognize the weight of your past or you’ve been surviving for so long that thriving feels out of reach—The Light Within meets you right where you are.
When you’re ready, I hope you’ll join us.
With love,
Laura