by Elizabeth Woods | Feb 23, 2026 | CPTSD
A grey day, followed by a dark night. There was no sunshine here. It was like the sun forgot to extend its rays to this damp place. It was always gloomy and unwelcoming. Nobody smiled and said “hey.” I wish I had known about this place, but in my haste to run away, I...
by Jenney Clark | Feb 19, 2026 | Attachment Trauma, Boundaries, Building Resilience in Healing, Codependency, CPTSD and Inner Child Work, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Healing Codependency, Healing Self-Shame, Healthy Relationships
I have often been asked why I am an outspoken writer, willing to tackle thorny and difficult issues well beyond my usual scope of mystical interest. In an era of stifling correctness that governs much of the media, it would be career-savvy to “stay in my lane.” So why...
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 Natalie Rose | Feb 16, 2026 | CPTSD, CPTSD and Narcissistic Abuse, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Guest Contributor, Narcissistic Abuse, Post Traumatic Growth
Writer’s Note: I previously wrote about my experience being a victim of psychological abuse. Two years from my first writing, I find myself in a much better place in my recovery, and I want to share new insights. I also want to recommend a book by Shannon Thomas that...
by Lane Huitt | Feb 12, 2026 | CPTSD, Religion and Trauma
Trigger Warning: This post discusses religious trauma and spiritual abuse. Please prioritize your well-being while reading Reading about Complex-PTSD leaves me with two distinct impressions: (1) I definitely have CPTSD, and (2) I barely relate to any of the examples....
by Heather Jurvelin | Feb 11, 2026 | Attachment Trauma, Core Beliefs, CPTSD, Guest Contributor
“What’s wrong with you?” she asks the person in the mirror. This echo reverberates within her head as a chorus of voices. Her mother’s voice mingles with her own, changing in tone and pitch throughout her four decades of life, yet always asking the same...
by Dr. Mozelle Martin | Feb 10, 2026 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional, Pyschotherapy
There is a form of burnout that doesn’t show up on standard checklists. It can’t be fixed with vacations, lighter caseloads, or yoga retreats. It appears when the moral compass itself begins to fracture—when work once grounded in purpose starts to feel like complicity...
by Elizabeth Woods | Feb 9, 2026 | CPTSD, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Emotional Flashbacks, Flashbacks
Living with Trauma is not easy. It can include a daily rollercoaster of emotions, most of which are unwelcome. It feels like being inside a constant washer spin cycle of hurling emotions, as we plunge in and out of trauma memories. Some days, the nightmares keep us...
by Elizabeth Woods | Feb 4, 2026 | Brain Chemistry, CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Life Management Skills, Mindfulness, Self Regulation
How are you doing? How is life treating you at the moment? Life doesn’t need to crash completely for you to feel “down on your luck.” A failed promotion, a work project that didn’t go as planned, or a missed opportunity can set you back months. Maybe the boss is...
by Danette True | Feb 3, 2026 | & Practices, Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD Research, Guest Contributor, Self-Acceptance, What is CPTSD
EXISTENCE WITHOUT TASK / ORIENTATION BEFORE ACTION How Authentic Coordinates Allow Natural Integration to Proceed(Walking Through the Door, and Back Again: An Enchanted Evergreen Winter’s Welcome–A Threshold Tale) This is not a journey; it is a placement. It is...
