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I Look Perfectly Normal, but You’d Never Guess How I Got Here

I Look Perfectly Normal, but You’d Never Guess How I Got Here

by Polly Hansen | May 29, 2025 | ACEs, CPTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Healing from Toxic Shame

“It’s amazing you survived. How come you’re so…normal and happy?”That’s what people say when I tell my story: parental neglect, sexual abuse, homelessness, being trafficked.  My answer? I never gave up on me.  Why?  Because I wanted me. I wanted to believe I was good,...
Who is The Real Threat?

Who is The Real Threat?

by Rachel Grant | May 21, 2025 | ACEs, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor

I’ve been following Kristen Browde on TikTok for some time now and have found her to be so insightful and inspiring that I had to introduce you to her and the amazing advocacy work she is doing on many fronts.In particular, I want to share with you this amazing...
The Heart of The Matter

The Heart of The Matter

by Jesse Donahue | May 14, 2025 | ACEs, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Dysregulation, Guest Contributor

The Heart of the MatterBy Jesse B. Donahue 2023 ©Hidden deep, and I mean buried at the core of my human soul, lies my “internal being,” repressed, shrunken, having been shattered by chronic trauma. How many years, how many moments of a wasted life have I endured and...
You Are Worth the Fight

You Are Worth the Fight

by Rachel Grant | May 12, 2025 | ACEs, Childhood Sexual Abuse, CPTSD, Guest Contributor

***Trigger warning: This article discusses child abuse.*** Eight years ago, I had the joy of connecting with Rebecca O’Donnell, author of Freak: The True Story of an Insecurity Addict. I immediately adored her fierceness, authenticity, and willingness to take on...
The Exhaustion From Healing Is Very Real

The Exhaustion From Healing Is Very Real

by Jack Brody | Apr 9, 2025 | ACEs, Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, Guest Contributor

For those of us who have begun our healing journeys, we are all too familiar with what the impact of leaving survival mode means. It signifies a shift toward healing and a more balanced and fulfilling life, enabling us to prioritize our mental well-being and work...
Communication: A Tool to Break Down Trauma Barriers

Communication: A Tool to Break Down Trauma Barriers

by Elizabeth Woods | Apr 8, 2025 | ACEs, Anxiety, CPTSD, Guest Contributor

Communication: 1:  A process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior. Exchange of information. 2: Information communicated, information transmitted or conveyed. A verbal or written message. Source:...
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