Developmental Trauma Part 4 – Why Healing Can Feel Harder Before It Feels Better-When the Wounded Part Emerges
Review: What is Developmental Trauma? Developmental trauma is different. It is not one event. It is not even a series of events. It is the result of growing up inside danger itself—when the entire atmosphere of the home is threatening and every waking moment is...
“Can’t You Take A Joke?” How Small Things Can Lead to Existential Humiliation
Have you ever found yourself suddenly humiliated, yet forced to pretend otherwise in front of people? How covert narcissists intentionally do this to their targets while appearing perfectly innocent. I’m Embarrassed That I Exist Carter’s Story Carter had been...
“I Feel Wrong… As A Human” Healing Existential Shame
Do you flinch at the slightest critique? Do you obsess over small mistakes? How a core belief that you are unacceptable as a human being can blow up your life. And what to do about it. When the System Signals Danger Althea sat at her desk, staring at the email from...
8 Ways to Emotionally Support Yourself When No One Else Does
What can you do when no one is giving you closure, safety, or nurturing? Here are 8 needs trauma survivors have and what you can do to meet them yourself. Becoming Your Own First Responder Quinn sat on the edge of their twin bed, staring at their phone screen through...