by Jesse Donahue | Oct 29, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
The Man Who Lives Under the BridgeBy Jesse Donahue 2017 ©There is a man who lives in a large drainage culvert that goes under a road near my home. He has been there for nearly a decade. You see him frequently, standing out on the sidewalk at the large drainage pipe...
by Rachel Grant | Oct 17, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
For many survivors of childhood s*xual abuse, the journey toward healing can be fraught with discomfort. The body often becomes a site of trauma, a vessel that holds memories and sensations tied to painful experiences. The complex relationship between the mind and...
by Lena Pousette | Oct 16, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Gaslighting, Guest Contributor
We were perfect for each other. Or so I thought. His love for children, our incredible chemistry, he seemed to know how I was thinking, what I liked, he made me feel like I had “come home.” I had no idea that this was his usual MO, like a game, for him to figure out...
by Jesse Donahue | Oct 14, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
The Emptiness of Yesterday By Jesse Donahue © 2024 The experience has shown me that the authentic self that sparked noticeably bright and lived so comfortably will dissolve from memory The emptiness of yesterday, and here I sit today. Yesterday, a day of clarity was...
by Cyndi Bennett | Oct 11, 2024 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
In the journey of life, we often encounter unexpected challenges that force us to reevaluate our paths. For those who have faced trauma, whether it be from personal struggles or external events, navigating the terrain of a career transition can feel like an uphill...
by Polly Hansen | Oct 1, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Hope, Self Care
When I was seventeen, living on my own after having been homeless, sex trafficked, and abandoned, I couldn’t imagine surviving into my late sixties and knowing the joy I feel today. I’m so happy I didn’t give up on myself so long ago. Even while homeless, whether...
