by Morrene Hauser | Jul 26, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
(Part 2 of 2) I started dreaming of horses When I was 51 years old, my life was falling apart. My 30-plus-year career that I had worked so hard for was coming to an end, and so was my marriage. Little did I know, but my life was about to turn upside down in a...
by Gabrielle Lynch | Jul 24, 2024 | Autism, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
An autistic survivor holds the ability to shred apart norms but often also holds fears of not being the correct voice An autistic survivor of abuse seemingly stands on a pedestal about to fall into repression of feelings or being the needed honest one. An autistic...
by TAR NETWORK | Jul 23, 2024 | Boundaries, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, CPTSD Partner Support, Dr. Jamie Huysman, Emotional Wellness, Gaslighting, Guest Contributor, TAR ANON, TAR Network, TAR Tales
Have you ever woken up on a sunny day only to realize by mid-afternoon that the sky had darkened and heavy clouds were threatening rain? You might have had no idea when the sun had ducked behind a cloud or when the day had darkened. That’s what toxic relationships are...
by Roseanne Reilly | Jul 23, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
For those living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), recognizing that they are stuck in survival mode can be incredibly challenging. Survival mode is a state where the body and mind are constantly on high alert, prepared to respond to perceived...
by Tonia Cordi | Jul 5, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
Not knowing or fully understanding what’s behind all the mess can be scary Life clutter shows up in many ways aside from our physical spaces. It’s a puzzle with many pieces that include unfinished to-do lists, unresolved emotions, clutter in our minds with repetitive...
by Bonni Benton | Jul 2, 2024 | Brain Chemistry, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Part 4 of 4: As quickly as I could after the nervous breakdown, I kept going because recovery time from violent relationships was not covered by my health insurance. I was a sloppy, hot mess. (My lack.) I was very lucky to have colleagues, bosses, and a mother who...