by Tonia Cordi | Nov 12, 2024 | Brain Chemistry, CPTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
Dealing with conflict is probably at the bottom of most people‘s lists. It’s uncomfortable and requires vulnerability. We all carry dysfunction and unresolved issues, and I venture to guess that MOST of us have not had positive role models growing up showing us how to...
by Roseanne Reilly | Nov 6, 2024 | Anxiety, Brain Chemistry, CPTSD, Emotional Wellness, Trauma-Informed, Triggers
Trauma leaves deep imprints on our nervous system, often disrupting our ability to feel safe, connect with others, and regulate our emotions. The social engagement system, which encompasses our facial expressions, vocalizations, and body language, is crucial to this...
by Leah Erickson | Nov 5, 2024 | CPTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
Putting Myself First? You’re Kidding, Right?! I had to step back recently from things that weren’t serving me anymore. Disappointing other people was so hard that I immediately wanted to backpedal on my choice. For many of us with childhood trauma, making changes that...
by Susan Gold | Nov 4, 2024 | Anxiety, Disconnecting, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
Through the cacophony of media – social, alternative, traditional, and otherwise – I could no longer deny the need to walk away from it all and regroup. Heck, I even helped launch Fox News Channel back in the day, attended editorial meetings, and certainly...
by Elizabeth Woods | Nov 4, 2024 | ACEs, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Journaling, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
We are all different and unique in our skill sets at work and in how we are as human beings Our world is busy and can feel overwhelming and unfriendly to anyone. With the internet and most businesses trading and communicating online, we can feel isolated in our work....
by Morrene Hauser | Oct 31, 2024 | ACEs, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Family Disease, Guest Contributor, Healing from Toxic Shame
The first time I remember feeling shame was on my fifth birthday. MyMom’s boyfriend had just given me a present, and before I opened it, Imade some flippant comment in an effort to be funny. Although time haserased the words that came from my mouth that day, my...
