by Shirley Davis | Jul 3, 2023 | Brain Chemistry, Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a misunderstood procedure that millions globally practice or attempt to practice. The term ‘mindfulness’ often leaves people asking questions such as “What is mindfulness? ” or “How could it help me?” In this new...
by Cyndi Bennett | Jun 30, 2023 | ACEs, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, PTSD, Trauma
Trauma is a word or a concept that does not resonate with everyone. This is especially true for those of the older generation. Many in the older generations, like my mother’s age (70’s and above), say things like, “That was just life…it was what it was,” and that is...
by Milena "Mila" Stankovic | Jun 29, 2023 | Guest Contributor, TAR Tales, Toxic Relationships
What can you do? Toxic parents are often selfish, manipulative, and neglectful. Growing up with them can be a difficult experience, and it takes time to heal. Fortunately, you can learn how to deal with your toxic parents so you can feel better. Whether you’re...
by Madelon Wise | Jun 29, 2023 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Sexual Abuse, Shame
***TRIGGER WARNING: This blog discusses sexual abuse*** In the early days of my marriage, we moved to a different state every year for five years because that’s what my husband wanted. In Iowa the second time, I spent most of my time cooking, baking, and cleaning for...
by Rebekah Brown | Jun 28, 2023 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD and Inner Child Work, CPTSD and Narcissistic Abuse, Family Estrangement, Narcissistic Personality Disorder
For part one of this series see What are The Roles in Dysfunctional Families Systems? A Short Childhood Story My brother glanced at me as we “read” the emotional temperature of the room. What was tonight going to be like? My mother already had one of those frowns on...
by Milena "Mila" Stankovic | Jun 27, 2023 | Guest Contributor, Relationships
Signs to look out for! Friends make our lives richer. But every now and again, friendships take more than they give. You have probably seen examples of toxic friendships in movies or TV shows — for example, Anna Delvey and her “friends” in “Inventing Anna,” or the...
by Shirley Davis | Jun 26, 2023 | Brain Chemistry, CPTSD, Gaslighting
Do you shake in your boots at the thought of seeing a doctor? Do you go out of your way to keep from seeing one? If so, you are not alone. Many people, especially those with mental health challenges, fear doctors. This piece will concentrate on the fear of doctors,...
by Rachel Grant | Jun 23, 2023 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor
We are all liars In the very moment that our trust is violated and we are abused, we have to make a decision – will we tell or will we cover it up?Most of us, because we are young when the abuse occurs, don’t even make this decision in a deeply insightful way. We...
by Terry Baranski | Jun 22, 2023 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Hypervigilance
Introduction One of the banes of our culture’s psychiatric ideology is its tendency to pathologize mental health difficulties as “disorders” and “diseases”, both of which imply that there’s something wrong with a person that needs to be fixed. This often leads someone...
by Milena "Mila" Stankovic | Jun 21, 2023 | Dr. Jamie Huyman, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional, TAR Tales, Trauma-Informed
Dr. Jamie, a trauma-certified therapist and our advisor wholeheartedly believes that caregiving has been too reliant on co-dependency as a core issue of compassion fatigue. Many of us care for our dependents: adults, seniors, and children because of genuine love....
