by Lena Pousette | Sep 17, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Domestic Violence, Guest Contributor
*** TRIGGER WARNING: This blog discusses domestic abuse and could be triggering for readers. *** This is a true story. The Story of the Phoenix is a great legend that speaks to self-care, rest and recovery. It also speaks to transformation. But before you can get...
by Jennifer Lock Oman | Sep 16, 2024 | CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Professional
“Why do I feel as though I’m writing a sad story, when my aim was to tell the story of a liberation?” – Edouard Louis On the road of healing from Complex PTSD (CPTSD), our stories are often filled with sadness. In other moments they may be filled with stories...
by Cyndi Bennett | Sep 12, 2024 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
The Blueprint for Thriving in Your Career Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of the professional world, the ability to adapt and navigate challenges with grace is a defining factor for success. While skills and expertise are undoubtedly crucial, emotional...
by Lena Pousette | Sep 5, 2024 | CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
“At three, I started violin. At five, I started piano. At six, my life fell apart; my family was uprooted, and my mother, brother, and I were left homeless and penniless.” I didn’t write those words; my son did. It’s from his “getting into college essay.” Fifteen...
by Gabrielle Lynch | Sep 4, 2024 | Addiction, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Family Disease, Guest Contributor
A prevalent trope posits that a woman can be okay when her father faces off against her abuser. Stay away from his daughter or meet his wrath. Roots in sexism appear clear when wondering why a man becomes the focus as the hero in a story about female pain. I could...
by Roseanne Reilly | Sep 3, 2024 | Brain Chemistry, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
Empathy: The Double-Edged Sword Being an empath means feeling deeply, not just for others but also for ourselves. The challenge arises when these deep feelings become too much, causing our nervous system to hit the brakes. It’s like having a heart that feels...
