by Elizabeth Woods | May 18, 2026 | Building Resilience in Healing, Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD
It’s important to recognize that you cannot go through life as easily on your own. My name is Elizabeth, and I’m a survivor of child abuse and horrific trauma. Healing from trauma is not a quick fix, and recognizing that it will take time is part of the struggle. “I...
by Elizabeth Woods | May 14, 2026 | Building Resilience in Healing, CPTSD, Hope, Hypervigilance
Trigger Warning: This post discusses various types of traumatic events, how the body responds, and how, at times, society can misuse the word “trauma,” therefore potentially minimizing its effect on those who struggle in this area. Take care as you read....
by Elizabeth Woods | May 12, 2026 | CPTSD, CPTSD Poetry
Trigger Warning: This guest post contains sensitive material that may be distressing for some readers. It includes themes related to childhood trauma, including sexual abuse, as well as emotional pain, memory, and recovery. A poem within the post reflects on these...
by Elizabeth Woods | May 4, 2026 | CPTSD, Healing Self-Shame, Self-Acceptance
We don’t often think about ourselves. Most of the time, we don’t take regular breaks at work. Who cares what you think about yourself? Well, you do–yes, really. The reason is that you matter, and your presence in this world matters. Think about the last...
by Elizabeth Woods | Apr 27, 2026 | Childhood Sexual Abuse, CPTSD, Sexual Abuse
As a survivor of sexual abuse and horrific trauma, I can attest that it is the worst pain a human being can endure. It feels like being tortured, and in simple terms, it is. As adults in this day and age, we have the power to stop children from being abused, but many...
