Comments on: Complex Trauma and the Damaged Self https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/10/28/complex-trauma-and-the-damaged-self/ The Foundation for Post-Traumatic Healing and Complex Trauma Research Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:14:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: mary A fadel https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/10/28/complex-trauma-and-the-damaged-self/#comment-51757 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:14:13 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245060#comment-51757 In reply to Sheri H.

But how do you get beyond viewing oneself as a casualty? I can never find the exact tools to accomplish this.

]]> By: Irene https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/10/28/complex-trauma-and-the-damaged-self/#comment-33102 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:06:37 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245060#comment-33102 This is a beautiful article, I am amazed by her writing skills.

]]> By: Max KohanZad https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/10/28/complex-trauma-and-the-damaged-self/#comment-27098 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:32:04 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245060#comment-27098 There’s obviously also a neurological aspect to the effects of cPTSD on the parts of the brain that create our sense of self. This can be observed in MRI scans comparing regular brain structures with those of adults who have cPTSD. That’s why no amount of talking, alternatively or psychiatric therapies can get to and heal the brain trauma underlying the disassociated or non existent sense of self.

]]> By: Brian https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/10/28/complex-trauma-and-the-damaged-self/#comment-23021 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 14:34:48 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245060#comment-23021 This made me cry very hard
You articulate it so perfectly

]]> By: Claire Loughheed https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/10/28/complex-trauma-and-the-damaged-self/#comment-18721 Sun, 21 May 2023 11:34:53 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245060#comment-18721 In reply to Sheri H.

Would you consider a follow up a tickle on steps to move beyond the over identification with being a victim.?

]]> By: David Bradley https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/10/28/complex-trauma-and-the-damaged-self/#comment-18167 Sat, 04 Mar 2023 06:32:06 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245060#comment-18167 This is what I’ve been looking for.I’m 65 died 5 or 6 times .I would to hear & share my story.

]]> By: Sheri H https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/10/28/complex-trauma-and-the-damaged-self/#comment-17179 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 03:24:27 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245060#comment-17179 Thank you Owen for your kind words and appreciation. I feel very blessed to have arrived at a place where I can articulate the words which capture what survivors endure. It brings the journey of recovery full circle.

]]> By: Sheri H https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/10/28/complex-trauma-and-the-damaged-self/#comment-17178 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 03:23:18 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245060#comment-17178 In reply to Owen Robinson.

Thank you Owen for your kind words and appreciation. I feel very blessed to have arrived at a place where I can articulate the words which capture what survivors endure. It brings the journey of recovery full circle.

]]> By: Sheri H https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/10/28/complex-trauma-and-the-damaged-self/#comment-17177 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 03:20:34 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245060#comment-17177 In reply to Huw.

Huw- Grateful to know that you found this piece helpful. It is tricky finding that balance in which you both honor the victim, but resist becoming over-identified with that role. Expanding one’s consciousness beyond viewing oneself as a casualty is critical to healing and reclamation. Wishing you the best with your recovery…Sheri

]]> By: Owen Robinson https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/10/28/complex-trauma-and-the-damaged-self/#comment-17176 Sat, 05 Nov 2022 22:45:11 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=245060#comment-17176 This article aroused my respect and admiration because of the writer’s inspiring vulnerability and also her professional sense of wisdom around how to language the experience of cPTSD. So rare.

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