by Elizabeth Woods | Dec 17, 2024 | ACEs, CPTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
“Each one of us has lived through some devastation, some loneliness, some weather superstorm or spiritual superstorm; when we look at each other, we must say, I understand. I understand how you feel because I have been there myself. We must support each other...
by Lee Frost | Dec 10, 2024 | ACEs, CPTSD, Guest Contributor
***TRIGGER WARNING: The following article discusses childhood trauma and could be triggering.*** I found the photo not long after being diagnosed with CPSTD. Little broken me looking into the camera with a depth of pain and sorrow that no child should have to bear....
by Rebekah Brown | Dec 2, 2024 | ACEs, CPTSD, Domestic Violence, Family Disease, Guest Contributor, Sexual Abuse
***TRIGGER ALERT – The following article describes childhood trauma and could be triggering.*** I twirled around, causing the skirt of my best Sunday dress to flair out in a way that delighted my four-year-old sensibilities. It was 1966, and my black patent...
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 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...
by Lena Pousette | Nov 11, 2024 | ACEs, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Domestic Violence, Guest Contributor
“Mom, Dad doesn’t love you… or Spenser. He only loves me.” “That’s not true, sweetie, why do you say that?” “He doesn’t treat you nice.” I looked down at my 5-year-old boy. His innocent eyes stared up at me while he declared his truth. Inside, I fell apart. I knew my...
