by Dr. Mozelle Martin | Sep 18, 2025 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional, Relationships, Social Media
Drowning in Drama: When Calm Feels Like a Threat Instead of a Relief The most misunderstood trait in trauma survivors isn’t volatility, mistrust, or emotional escalation. It’s the fact that many of them can’t tolerate peace. Not because they’re wired for chaos by...
by Dr. Mozelle Martin | Sep 4, 2025 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional, Recovery
Let’s just be real: recovery from trauma isn’t linear, and it sure as hell isn’t symptom-free. People love to pretend healing looks like morning yoga, green juice, and “letting it all go.” But most of the folks I’ve worked with wake up every day with flashbacks,...
by Dr. Mozelle Martin | Aug 20, 2025 | Brain Chemistry, CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional
So, you don’t flinch anymore. The song that used to destroy you? Doesn’t even register now.You can talk about what happened—maybe even crack a joke. No lump in your throat. No tears. No panic. But here’s the thing: that doesn’t automatically mean you’re healed. It...
by Dr. Mozelle Martin | Aug 13, 2025 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional
For many living with PTSD or complex PTSD, there are two leading yet quiet and relentless questions: What if they had truly felt what I felt? Would they still have done it? It isn’t about revenge. It’s about justice that prevents, not justice that destroys. It’s about...
by Dr. Mozelle Martin | Jul 15, 2025 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Advocacy, Mental Health Professional
Therapy is supposed to be where healing starts, not where damage gets rerouted through the back door. But that’s exactly what happens when guidance turns into suggestion. When therapists push too hard for answers, clients start delivering what they think is expected....
