Exploring the psychology of clothing as protection and expression for survivors.
Clothing has always been armor. From ancient warriors to modern protestors, what we wear signals who we are and what we believe. For survivors, this relationship becomes even more profound.
Psychologists have long studied how clothing affects our mood, confidence, and interactions with others. But for trauma survivors, clothing can serve additional functions: as boundary, as protection, as reclamation of bodily autonomy.
This article explores the complex psychology behind why we choose what we wear, and how survivors can use fashion as a tool for healing.
