Are You Living On Auto-Pilot? 5 Proven Ways to Get Back to the Lane of the Living
Hey, how are you doing today? Are you having a good day, or a not-so-good day? Have you stopped to take a break and take care of yourself? We live in a fast-paced world, where results appear more important than the people working on achieving them. The internet is...
Shake It Off: TRE for Stress and Trauma Relief
Concerns about the impacts of stress and trauma on daily life are widespread. Unfortunately, people sometimes try one technique after another, hoping for relief but never attaining it. One approach might have a superficial effect. Another might lead to disappointment...
My Book Journey: Making the Invisible Visible
This is my first—and quite possibly my last—book, which I see as my legacy project. This writing journey has been long and arduous, but persistence ultimately prevailed, and I finally reached the finish line. I truly couldn’t have arrived here without the help,...
What Your Family Didn’t Say Still Got Passed Down
There is a stubborn belief, especially in pull-yourself-up cultures, that if something did not happen directly to you, it should not affect you. People want to assume trauma stops with the person who first lived it. That is not how trauma works. Not biologically. Not...
Returning to Work after A Mental Health Break: Tips and Strategies
Taking a mental health break is a courageous step towards self-care and personal well-being. As you prepare to return to work, it’s natural to feel a mix of emotions — excitement, nervousness, and perhaps a touch of anxiety. Remember, you’re not alone in this journey....
Are You Living in Fear? (Stuff We Don’t Talk About)
This post is darker than my normal posts, but I feel it’s time to address it. Fear. How are you doing today? I mean, really. Are you having a good day, or a not-so-great day? I’m deliberately not saying the word “bad.” Bad is a word that is used way too often and...
Drowning in Drama: When Calm Feels Like a Threat Instead of a Relief
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...
CPTSD and Physical Illness
Going about daily life living with CPTSD is a herculean feat in and of itself Both external and internal triggers can spark memories, emotional volatility, and mistrust. Feeling secure and grounded in the present moment can feel fleeting. Chronic illness, even a cold...