Tips for Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA) Survivors on Social Media
It’s not a great habit. Every morning, I grab my phone and do a quick scan of social media. One of the first images I saw yesterday shook me to the core. A small girl, face redacted, is being exploited. She was about the same age as I was when things started happening...
The Hidden Legacy of Relational Trauma: Breaking Free from Codependency and Complex PTSD
I have often been asked why I am an outspoken writer, willing to tackle thorny and difficult issues well beyond my usual scope of mystical interest. In an era of stifling correctness that governs much of the media, it would be career-savvy to “stay in my lane.” So why...
When the Past Keeps Chiming: Boundaries With Someone Who Lives Outside of Time
Each year during the Thanksgiving season, I open my storage unit to retrieve my Christmas ornaments. Next to the boxes sits an antique grandfather wall clock that once belonged to my former mother-in-law’s family. It still chimes on the hour, but it no longer keeps...
Career Reflection vs. Rumination: A Trauma-Informed Guide to Year-End Review
Learn how to distinguish between healthy career reflection and trauma-driven rumination with practical strategies for mindful professional growth and self-assessment. Understanding Professional Self-Assessment As the year draws to a close, many of us feel pulled to...