by Mari Stewart | Jun 15, 2026 | Complex PTSD Healing, Developmental Trauma, Grieving, neurodivergent, Post Traumatic Growth
I only found the “language” surrounding CPTSD very late in my life. Learning the reason for my decades of dysfunction and brokenness was my fiftieth birthday present from the universe–a genuine revelation. And long overdue. Like so many people who...
by Mari Stewart | Feb 17, 2026 | ACEs, CPTSD
On October 15th, 2025, researchers at Penn State posted a survey about CPTSD and ACES scores. They wanted 3,000 respondents to the survey. I’m wondering how long it took them to get the full 3,000?* *(Yes, yes I’m exaggerating, a bit at least. But it is...
by Mari Stewart | Jul 11, 2023 | Brain Chemistry, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
You might think that the ultimate profession for someone with CPTSD was writing. You get to hide facelessly behind a keyboard and play with words. Sounds like a sweet gig. However, there is an ugly truth about writing which needs to be uncovered. As can be attested by...
by Mari Stewart | Apr 26, 2023 | CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Online Gaming
Content warning: I’m going to say some things that people might find, not nice. You have been warned, and your comments will be monitored. Today’s topic is rather hard for me to define upfront so let me start off with an apology as I try to sidle my way...
by Mari Stewart | Nov 2, 2022 | CPTSD, Suicide Prevention, Treatment for CPTSD
TRIGGER WARNING” I’m going to talk about suicide and other hard and ugly things. If this isn’t for you, please, move along. Comments will be monitored. ************************************ I have spent a great deal of time recently in doctor’s offices. Nothing...
