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Protecting The Children

by Lena Pousette | Nov 11, 2024 | ACEs, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Domestic Violence, Guest Contributor

“Mom, Dad doesn’t love you… or Spenser. He only loves me.” “That’s not true, sweetie, why do you say that?” “He doesn’t treat you nice.” I looked down at my 5-year-old boy. His innocent eyes stared up at me while he declared his truth. Inside, I fell apart. I knew my...

I’m Not Crazy

by Lena Pousette | Oct 16, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Gaslighting, Guest Contributor

We were perfect for each other. Or so I thought. His love for children, our incredible chemistry, he seemed to know how I was thinking, what I liked, he made me feel like I had “come home.” I had no idea that this was his usual MO, like a game, for him to figure out...

Phoenix Rising

by Lena Pousette | Sep 17, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Domestic Violence, Guest Contributor

*** TRIGGER WARNING: This blog discusses domestic abuse and could be triggering for readers. *** This is a true story. The Story of the Phoenix is a great legend that speaks to self-care, rest and recovery. It also speaks to transformation. But before you can get...

Finding My Light

by Lena Pousette | Sep 5, 2024 | CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor

“At three, I started violin. At five, I started piano. At six, my life fell apart; my family was uprooted, and my mother, brother, and I were left homeless and penniless.” I didn’t write those words; my son did. It’s from his “getting into college essay.” Fifteen...

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