by Danica Alison | Apr 10, 2025 | Betrayal, Building Resilience in Healing, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Emotional Flashbacks, Guest Contributor, Self-Acceptance
For most of my life, I had no reason to question my past. I had warm childhood memories, a solid understanding of who I was, and no indication that something darker lurked beneath the surface. But then, seemingly out of nowhere, my mind cracked open, and pieces of a...
by Jack Brody | Apr 9, 2025 | ACEs, Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, Guest Contributor
For those of us who have begun our healing journeys, we are all too familiar with what the impact of leaving survival mode means. It signifies a shift toward healing and a more balanced and fulfilling life, enabling us to prioritize our mental well-being and work...
by Natalie Rose | Apr 2, 2025 | Building Resilience in Healing, Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, Expressive Writing, Guest Contributor, Post Traumatic Growth, Recovery, Self Care
After more than a decade of searching for answers within the traditional medical model, I found myself with more questions than when I started. Eventually, I realized that understanding Complex PTSD (CPTSD) and its intricacies required insights from those who truly...
by Cyndi Bennett | Mar 17, 2025 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
Introduction Resilience is a crucial skill for everyone navigating the challenges of the professional world, but it is especially vital for trauma survivors. As someone who has experienced trauma, we may face unique obstacles in our career journey, but building...
by Cyndi Bennett | Mar 3, 2025 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma
Introduction Have you ever felt like your past experiences were holding you back from reaching your full potential in your career? For many trauma survivors, the impact of their experiences can be a silent struggle that affects their professional lives in ways that...
by Cyndi Bennett | Feb 25, 2025 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
Several people have contacted me for guidance on requesting workplace accommodations in the past couple of weeks. I wrote an article in December 2022 called “CPTSD in the Workplace: Creating a Safe Work Environment,” which goes into the details surrounding the ADA and...
