Living with C-PTSD: Navigating a World That Misunderstands Trauma
I often find myself caught between two feelings. The first is the instinct to correct and clarify when someone misuses a term associated with my experience. The second is the desire to be understanding and non-judgmental. After all, everyone’s trauma is valid, no...
Who is Protecting Our Children from Sexual Predators?
In the pretence of only wanting to protect children, fingers are being pointed at Transwomen, Drag Queens, any LGBT members, at Foreigners/ Immigrants. While fingers and anger are misdirected, while politicians use children’s traumatic experiences for their...
Forgiveness and Complex Trauma: My Journey
Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die” ~Anonymous When I bring up the word forgiveness to people most greet it with a sigh. The sentiment often embodies something along the lines of “I’ve tried”, “good luck,” or “what a struggle.”...Female Sexual Predators of Children
****Trigger Warning**** The following article will discuss the sexual abuse of children by women. Viewer discretion is advised. For far too long, society has avoided discussing women who abuse children. Society has brushed under the rug that women can do such things...