by Chanel Adams | Jul 10, 2025 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
From Numb to Hope I lived in survival mode for much of my life. I thought it was just how my life should be. I saw myself as someone independent and self-sufficient. After all, I’m an only child. I didn’t have to rely on anyone. I wanted to learn to be alone,...
by Chanel Adams | Apr 14, 2025 | Borderline Personality Disorder, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Dysregulation, Guest Contributor, Life Management Skills
My Struggle with Disconnection In October 2023, I was diagnosed with severe borderline personality disorder (BPD), which can be linked to complex trauma (CPTSD). For most people, getting diagnosed with a mental health disorder can be scary. But it offered me a moment...