How Trauma Turns Us Into Controllers—and How We Finally Learn to Let Go
People don’t become controlling because they enjoy it. They become controlling because trauma taught them that unpredictability is dangerous. When life blindsides you enough times, your nervous system starts operating like a private security detail—monitoring,...
15 Things To Do When Facing Uncertainty
Hey, how are you doing today? Are you having a good day or a “not so great day?” Do you feel valued right now? In a world where everything is falling apart around us, it’s hard to feel valued. There are too many layoffs and new staff being hired that need training....
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 Journey of Recovery – Why Some Heal Faster: Uncovering the Factors Behind PTSD Recovery
Like many of you, dear readers, I have had certain experiences that led to CPTSD. At one point in my life, my CPTSD had become so overwhelming that I struggled to speak and eat normally, and there were times when I would stutter as a result. Before I got the right...