by Elizabeth Woods | Oct 1, 2025 | Brain Chemistry, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma
Hey, how are you doing today? Are you having a good day, or a not-so-good day? Have you stopped to take a break and take care of yourself? We live in a fast-paced world, where results appear more important than the people working on achieving them. The internet is...
by Jennifer DiOrio | Sep 30, 2025 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Insomnia
Concerns about the impacts of stress and trauma on daily life are widespread. Unfortunately, people sometimes try one technique after another, hoping for relief but never attaining it. One approach might have a superficial effect. Another might lead to disappointment...
by Shigeko Ito | Sep 29, 2025 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
This is my first—and quite possibly my last—book, which I see as my legacy project. This writing journey has been long and arduous, but persistence ultimately prevailed, and I finally reached the finish line. I truly couldn’t have arrived here without the help,...
by Elizabeth Woods | Sep 22, 2025 | ACEs, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
This post is darker than my normal posts, but I feel it’s time to address it. Fear. How are you doing today? I mean, really. Are you having a good day, or a not-so-great day? I’m deliberately not saying the word “bad.” Bad is a word that is used way too often and...
by Dr. Mozelle Martin | Sep 18, 2025 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional, Relationships, Social Media
Drowning in Drama: When Calm Feels Like a Threat Instead of a Relief The most misunderstood trait in trauma survivors isn’t volatility, mistrust, or emotional escalation. It’s the fact that many of them can’t tolerate peace. Not because they’re wired for chaos by...
by Betsy Roy | Sep 17, 2025 | CPTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Physical illness
Going about daily life living with CPTSD is a herculean feat in and of itself Both external and internal triggers can spark memories, emotional volatility, and mistrust. Feeling secure and grounded in the present moment can feel fleeting. Chronic illness, even a cold...
