by Rachel Grant | Oct 17, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
For many survivors of childhood s*xual abuse, the journey toward healing can be fraught with discomfort. The body often becomes a site of trauma, a vessel that holds memories and sensations tied to painful experiences. The complex relationship between the mind and...
by Rachel Grant | Aug 21, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
Trusting our own heart and mind and others is definitely a skill we have to acquire in order to thrive. Being our most authentic selves, marching to the beat of our own drum, and charting a course that aligns with our own values all rely on trust.Yet, for many, the...
by Rachel Grant | Jun 28, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Parenting With Trauma
How do I not repeat the mistakes of my parents? One of the most common questions I get is, “Rachel, how do I not repeat the mistakes of my parents?” My first answer is always, “Well, you are already breaking old patterns just by asking that question...
by Rachel Grant | May 29, 2024 | CPTSD
I’m inspired today by the book shared below, Unbreakable Crown, written by our very own Dr. Carla Norris, who is one of my cherished Comment Moderators for the Healing from Sexual Abuse Facebook Group. Maintaining one’s dignity becomes a profound act of...
by Rachel Grant | May 3, 2024 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Healing from Toxic Shame
Hoover Elementary School sat on the top of a hill in my small town of Oklahoma. The u-shaped building made for a great raceway as little feet puttered quickly from gym to classroom, art room, lunch room, and playground, with teachers inevitably shouting, “Slow...
