Freedom To Feel
There is a quiet longing many recovering from CPTSD carry: the desire to feel free again. Not to be overwhelmed by emotion, not to shut it down, but to feel without fear of what might happen inside. And yet, for so many, this feels just out of reach. It is not because...
Who Do You Look Up To? The Importance of Role Models for Survivors of Child Abuse
My name is Elizabeth, and I am a survivor of sexual abuse and trauma. I endured things, terrible things when I was growing up. I was just a young sprout, but my lack of years and stature failed to tell everyone what I had already lived through and seen with my young...
Who is Your “Person”? It takes a village to raise a child… But What About Adults?
It’s important to recognize that you cannot go through life as easily on your own. My name is Elizabeth, and I’m a survivor of child abuse and horrific trauma. Healing from trauma is not a quick fix, and recognizing that it will take time is part of the struggle. “I...
Trauma, Trauma, trauma… But does the world know what it truly means?
Trigger Warning: This post discusses various types of traumatic events, how the body responds, and how, at times, society can misuse the word “trauma,” therefore potentially minimizing its effect on those who struggle in this area. Take care as you read....