by Tonia Cordi | Nov 27, 2024 | Clutter, CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Shame
Are you hiding behind your shame and staying at home so you don’t have to face that inner critic that comes out when you are socializing? Do you avoid having people over because of the intense shame you feel about the state of your home? Shame shows up in many ways...
by Jack Brody | Nov 26, 2024 | Abandonment and CPTSD, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
Having cPTSD often makes you look at life through a black-and-white lens, and your trauma response to life is not just constantly assessing whether or not people are safe but also whether our environments are safe. For a really long time, my thinking was on a...
by Rebekah Brown | Nov 25, 2024 | CPTSD, Hope, Self Care, Self-Acceptance
My mother had been in a car accident. The second one that year, and this time, the car was totaled. Rushing to the emergency room, I was ushered back to one of the bays where she dressed to go home. She had suffered only a few cuts and bruises. I couldn’t say the same...
by STAR Network | Nov 22, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Dr. Jamie Huysman, Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissism and toxic masculinity aren’t just societal issues-they are public health crises disrupting relationships, families, and the mental health of men and women alike. This November, during Men’s Health Month, STAR Network is hosting a transformative livestream...
by Cyndi Bennett | Nov 21, 2024 | CPTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environments, the prevalence of anxiety and panic attacks among employees has become a pressing concern. The workplace, often a hub of productivity and achievement, can simultaneously foster an atmosphere that triggers stress,...
by Sadie Montgomery | Nov 20, 2024 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD Survivor Stories, EMDR, Guest Contributor
My mother died when I was twelve. Although my biological father was a loving presence in my life, it was decided that I remain living with my stepfather, who was deemed better able to care for me. My stepfather quickly remarried, and my stepmother’s arrival marked the...
by Rachel Grant | Nov 19, 2024 | ACEs, Brain Chemistry, CPTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
I recently connected with Alex Abraham, an author with a powerful story about using psychedelic plant medicine to work through childhood trauma, and I wanted to share a bit of his story and approach to healing with you today. As a child, Alex was s*xually assaulted by...
by Shigeko Ito | Nov 18, 2024 | Anxiety, CPTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
On the evening of Election Day 2024, I was so emotionally invested in the outcome that I couldn’t sit still next to my husband as we watched the coverage unfold. Instead, I paced around the house shouting, “We are on track to win!”—repeating...
by Cyndi Bennett | Nov 14, 2024 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
Choosing a career is a significant life decision, and for many, it’s a journey filled with self-discovery and growth. However, there may come a time when you find yourself questioning if you’re on the right path. If you constantly feel unfulfilled, stressed, or...
by Rachel Grant | Nov 13, 2024 | ACEs, Childhood Sexual Abuse, CPTSD, Guest Contributor
TRIGGER WARNING – This article discusses sexual abuse. We are going to address an often ignored topic: sibling s*xual abuse. Over the 17 years of doing this work, I’ve supported countless people in healing from this type of abuse, which has its own unique...
