by Lena Pousette | Sep 5, 2024 | CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
“At three, I started violin. At five, I started piano. At six, my life fell apart; my family was uprooted, and my mother, brother, and I were left homeless and penniless.” I didn’t write those words; my son did. It’s from his “getting into college essay.” Fifteen...
by Shirley Davis | Jul 24, 2023 | CPTSD, Mindfulness
This series of articles in July has concentrated on mindfulness and meditation and how they can enhance your life. For instance, we’ve learned that you can practice mindfulness anywhere at any time, and meditation can calm you and make you more aware. This final...
by Elizabeth Woods | Mar 28, 2023 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, Post Traumatic Growth
We spent years in silence, constantly abused and ignored. We were forced to do unspeakable acts of “craziness” our brains couldn’t understand even in our wildest imaginations. Believe me, we tried! Confusion and pain, smirking adults all around us. Then being left...
by Shirley Davis | Dec 12, 2022 | Emotional Wellness, Holiday Stress, Holidays
The holiday season is a stressful time of year. People rush about trying to make the perfect Christmas for themselves and their loved ones when there is no such thing. The result is that folks get overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle, leading to increased substance...
