by Dr. Mozelle Martin | Sep 7, 2026 | Mental Health Professional
I read Flowers in the Attic when it first came out in the late 1970s, and it horrified me before I understood why. I was young enough then that I did not have the clinical language for caregiver betrayal, childhood captivity, attachment injury, or complex trauma. I...
by Elizabeth Woods | Sep 4, 2026 | Building Resilience in Healing, Mental Health Awareness
Have you ever been told that you’re too sensitive? Have you heard comments like: “You need a thicker skin?” “You take everything to heart” This article is for you. As a trauma survivor, I see the world differently from others. I see the pain that people carry long...
by Morrene Hauser | Sep 3, 2026 | Post Traumatic Growth
Ten years ago, at the age of 50, I finally found the courage to confront my abusive childhood and begin the healing process. My mother is a pedophile as were the many sick men she brought into our lives. I was also physically and verbally abused. The...
by Rachel Grant | Sep 2, 2026 | Boundaries, Mental Health Professional, Post Traumatic Growth
Healing is layered. Slow healing is still healing. What are you learning to be more patient with? Click Here to watch the video (opens in new tab) Photo Credit: Unsplash Guest Post Disclaimer: This guest post is for educational and informational purposes...
by Ellen Tift | Sep 1, 2026 | Complex PTSD Healing, Emotional Wellness, Gaslighting, Grief, Healthy Relationships, Loneliness
Does toxic positivity make you want to punch people in the throat? Let’s separate the lies from the truth, and discuss how to navigate these frustrating platitudes. Toxic Positivity- Ew! Snark Warning: This post has a satisfying amount of snark. It is intended...
by Rachel Grant | Aug 31, 2026 | Boundaries, Building Resilience in Healing, Mental Health Professional
Protecting your peace is not selfish. It’s wisdom your nervous system earned the hard way. What helps you protect your peace? Photo Credit: Unsplash Guest Post Disclaimer: This guest post is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing shared here,...
by Rachel Grant | Aug 27, 2026 | Building Resilience in Healing, Mental Health Professional
So many survivors learned how to become small. Healing often includes returning to visibility. Where are you practicing taking up more space? Click Here to watch video (opens in new tab) Photo Credit: Unsplash Guest Post Disclaimer: This guest post is...
by Ellen Tift | Aug 26, 2026 | Abandonment and CPTSD, ACEs, Attachment Trauma, Domestic Violence, Going No Contact, Guilt, Toxic Relationships
Do they love you? Do you love them? How to tell the difference between love and something else. Let’s break down why we stay when authentic love is scarce and where to start healing. What Is Love? (Baby Don’t Hurt Me) The stories that follow represent...
by Elizabeth Woods | Aug 25, 2026 | Childhood Sexual Abuse, Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD Survivor Stories
How can you feel prepared for something that you’ve never experienced? Trigger Warning: This is a darker post than I normally would write, but hey, I think this will resonate for many of you. Take care of yourself as you are reading. Death is final. It happens to all...
by Dr. Mozelle Martin | Aug 24, 2026 | Building Resilience in Healing, Healing Self-Shame, Mental Health Professional
Ask some trauma survivors to name five (5) positive things about themselves and watch what happens. The room may go quiet, they may nervously laugh, deflect, look uncomfortable, make a joke, or reach for traits that sound useful instead of personal. Reliable....
