by Matt | Dec 28, 2021 | Holiday Stress, Holidays, Hope, Trauma-Informed
It’s no earth-shattering revelation that the holidays are a tough time for so many. For survivors, in particular, all of our emotions are compounded amidst the joyous season that’s supposed to be filled with love, friendship, and hope. Instead of looking forward to...
by Roseanne Reilly | Dec 7, 2021 | Building Resilience in Healing, Holiday Stress, Mindfulness, Self Care
‘Peace is the highest happiness” (Tibetan Monk) Peace to me far outweighs striving for happiness or love or anything else. When I drop into the peacefulness that is both within me and around me, i’m naturally happy and feel content. It took, almost losing...
by Mari Stewart | Nov 30, 2021 | CPTSD, Depression, Emotional Flashbacks, Holiday Stress, Holidays
You’ve seen it most likely. A meme makes the rounds every year, starting about now-ish. That question floats around the internet about the movie that most represents your family Christmas. People usually don’t understand why I pick “The Lion in Winter.” That is the...
by Shirley Davis | Nov 29, 2021 | Holiday Stress
The current series, because it is November, has focused on gratitude. We have explored together topics such as toxic positivity and its effect on survivors of complex trauma. We have discovered that gratitude, when experienced without guilt or shame, is healthy and...
by Susan Morris | Nov 24, 2021 | Abandonment and CPTSD, ACEs, Anxiety, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Holiday Stress, Hope, Self Care, Surviving the Holidays
If you’ve lived through a traumatic childhood or domestic violence situation, you may not know what it feels like to feel jolly. Some of us feel a sense of dread the closer it gets to the holidays as the holidays approach. The trauma triggers are different for...
by Robyn Brickel | Nov 23, 2021 | CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Holiday Stress, Holidays
Do holiday family gatherings stir up feelings of excitement and dread at the same time? Do you worry about holiday stress ruining your chance to enjoy yourself and your family? Sometimes, joining family celebrations can trigger mixed feelings. We want to be part of...
