When Sobriety Exposes Trauma
People do not always hold onto what harms them because they are irrational. A lot of the time, they hold onto it because they know what is waiting underneath. That is the part public talk about addiction still gets wrong. It treats the substance as the whole problem,...
Who is Your “Person”? It takes a village to raise a child… But What About Adults?
It’s important to recognize that you cannot go through life as easily on your own. My name is Elizabeth, and I’m a survivor of child abuse and horrific trauma. Healing from trauma is not a quick fix, and recognizing that it will take time is part of the struggle. “I...
Trauma, Trauma, trauma… But does the world know what it truly means?
Trigger Warning: This post discusses various types of traumatic events, how the body responds, and how, at times, society can misuse the word “trauma,” therefore potentially minimizing its effect on those who struggle in this area. Take care as you read....
JOURNALING. Thoughts on expressing one’s feelings.
It was over 30 years ago when I found myself barely clinging to life. After suffering a mental breakdown and attempting suicide, the world I faced was nearly incomprehensible from where I could have envisioned it being. I found myself physically alive, yet I was dead...