by Elizabeth Woods | Jan 13, 2026 | ACEs, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
Do you believe that we are put on this earth for a reason? You don’t have to be “spiritual” to believe. I believed in something more when I was growing up. It was my way of surviving my childhood as a sex offender’s daughter. I realized my dream and broke...
by Rachel Grant | Jan 12, 2026 | ACEs, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
Give yourself the pleasure of a functional life filled with people who believe you, who trust you, love you, and who accept the beauty and the wonder that is your strength. I recently connected with Alle C. Hall, a sought-after author, speaker, writing instructor, and...
by Elizabeth Woods | Jan 6, 2026 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Domestic Violence, Guest Contributor
It was late, and my kids had gone to bed a few hours before. I was tired and getting ready to call it a night. A sudden knock on the door made me look up from my keyboard. It was a gentle knock, almost as if it had not even happened. “Did you hear a knock?” I asked my...
by Sophia Rehmus | Jan 5, 2026 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Gaslighting
Cassandra, the Prophetess of Troy, whose name in Greek means “she who entangles men,” rejected the sexual advances of the god Apollo in his temple. As punishment, Apollo invalidated Cassandra’s gift of prophecy: henceforth, no one would believe her, even when her...
by Wendy Hoke | Jan 1, 2026 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
I am a mountain climber at heart, and I live in California, home to the Sierra Nevadas. I’ve spent much of my life moving through the backcountry with a pack on my shoulders. Over time, I learned to bring only what truly matters for survival. The lack of comforts...
by Robyn Brickel | Dec 30, 2025 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional
Therapy can be life-changing — especially when it’s set up with intention, structure, and the right support. For trauma survivors in particular, creating the right conditions for healing is essential. Recently, we shared how therapy works. Now let’s explore how to...
