by Gabrielle Lynch | Dec 12, 2024 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Triggers
The term “watershed moment” seems to be shorthand in news articles reporting on notable abuse allegations that survivors advance instead of the abusers. If a young person speaks up, they meet countless opinions they probably could not fathom. Their “watershed moment”...
by Gabrielle Lynch | Sep 4, 2024 | Addiction, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Family Disease, Guest Contributor
A prevalent trope posits that a woman can be okay when her father faces off against her abuser. Stay away from his daughter or meet his wrath. Roots in sexism appear clear when wondering why a man becomes the focus as the hero in a story about female pain. I could...
by Gabrielle Lynch | Jul 24, 2024 | Autism, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
An autistic survivor holds the ability to shred apart norms but often also holds fears of not being the correct voice An autistic survivor of abuse seemingly stands on a pedestal about to fall into repression of feelings or being the needed honest one. An autistic...
by Gabrielle Lynch | Jul 10, 2024 | CPTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
A darkened heart still pumps on Feminist vigilante movie trailers play on as viewers wonder which actress often typecast as the wife will now get her chance for more. They can, at last, play the scorned woman out to kill a predator. This female lead fights outside of...
