by Grace Mattoli | Jan 19, 2026 | ACEs, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, CPTSD and PTSD, EMDR, Emotional Wellness
My Story in Brief The sudden death of my mother when I was fifteen was the primary event that fractured my sense of safety, but it was not the only one. I grew up in a chaotic household dominated by my father’s severe alcoholism. Over time, I also experienced the...