by Elizabeth Woods | Oct 3, 2024 | CPTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
Hey, how are you doing? Are you having a tough day or a great day? Honestly, how are you doing today? Have you had a break today to think about how you are really doing, or are you milling around fighting proverbial fires all around you? The answers to those questions...
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...
by Paul Michael Marinello | Sep 30, 2024 | CPTSD, Emotional Wellness, Gaslighting, Parental Alienation, Parental Alienation Support Systems, PASS Program
For a long time, as an alienated parent, I purposely structured my days to adhere to a simple mindset: Do not get into a conversation regarding my daughter. Those days have come to an end. It is unnatural for a child to reject a loving parent in the absence of abuse,...
by Cyndi Bennett | Sep 26, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
In the intricate tapestry of personal and professional growth, imposter syndrome often lurks as an unexpected adversary. It stealthily whispers doubts into the minds of accomplished individuals, casting shadows over their achievements and fostering a persistent fear...
by Leah Erickson | Sep 23, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
How does a real adult date? I used to act a part on dates. The part of “Real Adult Who Dates, Is Fabulous, and Definitely Has No Trauma.” I still felt like a wounded child inside, but I was sure that I could hide my childhood trauma if I had the sexiest nail polish...
by Cyndi Bennett | Sep 18, 2024 | CPTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
Anxiety, a common and natural human emotion, can sometimes overstay its welcome, impacting various aspects of our lives and our careers. From the subtle nervousness before an important meeting to the overwhelming feelings that disrupt daily functioning, anxiety...