by Lane Huitt | Mar 2, 2026 | CPTSD, Religion and Trauma
An Ideal, God-Loving Family Trigger Warning: This post discusses religious trauma and its impact on mental health. It may be distressing for readers who have experienced harm in religious or faith-based settings. Please read with care and prioritize your well-being....
by Rebekah Brown | Feb 26, 2026 | CPTSD
The Atmosphere of Developmental Trauma I froze. Even at four-years-old, I knew that danger lurked behind every corner. My home, a minefield of attack, never rested. Each day began as a slow burn, then turned into a pressure cooker until the explosion...
by Alexis Gott | Feb 25, 2026 | CPTSD
What Is Dementia? Dementia is not a single disease but rather an umbrella term for a decline in cognitive functioning severe enough to interfere with daily life. It may affect memory, language, reasoning, orientation, and emotional regulation. What is less often...
by Dr. Mozelle Martin | Feb 24, 2026 | CPTSD, CPTSD and Parenting, Family Estrangement, Parental Alienation, Parenting With Trauma, Relationships, Trauma-Informed
In the aftermath of childhood sexual abuse, a painful pattern often emerges: survivors direct blame toward nonoffending mothers. It sounds unfair because it often is. It also has a biological and developmental logic that does not care about fairness. Understanding...
by Elizabeth Woods | Feb 23, 2026 | CPTSD
A grey day, followed by a dark night. There was no sunshine here. It was like the sun forgot to extend its rays to this damp place. It was always gloomy and unwelcoming. Nobody smiled and said “hey.” I wish I had known about this place, but in my haste to run away, I...
by Mari Stewart | Feb 17, 2026 | ACEs, CPTSD
On October 15th, 2025, researchers at Penn State posted a survey about CPTSD and ACES scores. They wanted 3,000 respondents to the survey. I’m wondering how long it took them to get the full 3,000?* *(Yes, yes I’m exaggerating, a bit at least. But it is...
