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In this article, author Jesse Cramer draws a meaningful connection between physical scar tissue and the emotional/psychological “memory scars” you can accumulate throughout life. Whether it’s a car wreck that triggers anxiety years later, or a painful financial memory from decades past, these internal marks don’t fade as easily as the numbers on a spreadsheet.

Key Takeaways:

📌 Financial trauma is real—and often invisible

📌 What feels irrational may be rooted in lived experience, not ignorance or fear

📌 We all have financial blind spots—understanding your “scar tissue” can lead to healing, confidence, and peace

📌 True financial planning isn’t just about numbers— t’s about who you are, where you’ve been, and what kind of legacy you want to leave

Ask Yourself: What scar tissue are you still carrying? And how can we help you honor it, heal from it, and move forward with greater financial confidence?