by Elizabeth Woods | Nov 15, 2023 | ACEs, CPTSD, Guest Contributor
Grief and guilt change a survivor on a cellular level. There is no shame in accepting this change. Recovery and healing are not a straight line and nor is the grief process. Sometimes a memory is triggered that has not been thought of since it happened, decades...
by Elizabeth Woods | Nov 1, 2023 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor
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 CSA and horrific trauma. As a survivor, I have come a long way in my healing journey. Healing from trauma is not a quick fix and recognizing...
by Elizabeth Woods | Oct 24, 2023 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor
Feelings – Feelings are subjective experiences that can be positive or negative, and can be influenced by sensations, thoughts, images, or situations. Feelings can also involve emotional or moral sensitivity. — Merriam-Webster Dictionary Everyone has...
by Elizabeth Woods | Oct 12, 2023 | CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Life Management Skills
***TRIGGER WARNING*** This article discusses trauma, including sexual references that may not be appropriate for all. My name is Elizabeth, and I am a survivor of CSA and unimaginable trauma. I have lived through a childhood full of sexual torture and witnessed...
by Elizabeth Woods | Aug 9, 2023 | CPTSD, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Guest Contributor, Relationships
My name is Elizabeth Woods, and I am a survivor of CSA and unspeakable trauma. I survived one of the worst childhoods you can ever imagine. My life was dark, filled with trauma and neglectful adults. I had no identity growing up. I barely existed and was ruled by the...
