Post-traumatic growth, as envisioned by Bayo Akomolafe, unveils itself not merely as a resurgence from the ashes of tribulation but as a profound, alchemical dance with the shadows lingering within the cracks of our ruptured realities. It is the delicate art of discovering new found light in the midst of darkness, where suffering does not diminish us but instead serves as a transformative portal to deeper wisdom and expanded relational modalities. This growth resonates with the ancestral whispers of resilience, inviting us to reweave the fragmented tapestries of our existence into vibrant tapestries of interconnectedness and sacred embodiment. It is a remembrance that our wounds are not solely scars, but fertile grounds for cultivating novel horizons and radical authenticity, entwined with the rhythms of an ever-unfolding cosmos.

See also: intergenerational trauma, spiritual practice, post activism, racial justice