by Wendy Hoke | Apr 30, 2021 | CPTSD and Parenting, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Depression, Dissociation and CPTSD, Family Estrangement, Guest Contributor
Greatest myth of all time: “Children are resilient.” Wrong. Children are fragile. They break easily. My maternal grandfather broke me. I was 7 or 8 when the sexual abuse began. The psychic damage was extensive. I am now 58, and I am proof that having competent doctors...
by Randi | Apr 29, 2021 | Abandonment and CPTSD, Building Resilience in Healing, Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD and Inner Child Work, CPTSD and Parenting, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Guest Contributor, Self-Acceptance
I was asked to write a post on my blog about life through my eyes. Although I welcome suggestions, this topic is probably the one that is hardest for me to write. I have written many posts about my struggles, but to describe what life feels like for me is incredibly...
by Rebekah Brown | Apr 23, 2021 | ACEs, Attachment Trauma, Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD and PTSD, CPTSD Survivor Stories
The Voice Box No-Talk Rule – This foundational dysfunctional family rule demands children never tell the truth to outsiders and never speak up to their abusers. (always be kind to yourself as you read, as some content may feel triggering) Blurry shapes...
by Kinjal Kanani | Apr 21, 2021 | Anxiety, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Guest Contributor
I have a secret! But before I reveal it, I want to tell you something about myself. My loved ones come to me when they are in a jam. I am their official go-to person for all kinds of problems. They praise me for my poise under challenging situations. Some people even...
by Belinda Pyle | Apr 16, 2021 | CPTSD Survivor Stories, Guest Contributor
CPTSD is caused by relationships with bad people, but how do we, as adults, separate the good from the bad. I’m at that point where I’m learning about myself and barely trust myself so the idea of trusting others is a bit too much. So, right now, the only new “people”...
by Rebekah Brown | Apr 7, 2021 | Attachment Trauma, Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD and Narcissistic Abuse, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Feeling Good Enough, Outer Critic, Self-Acceptance
First grade was the first time in my life I felt understood. I loved everything about school. The snacks, the smell of mimeographed worksheets, learning how to read and write, the playground, and most of all, I loved my teacher Mrs. King. She was the first adult I had...
