by Rebekah Brown | Nov 15, 2022 | CPTSD, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Dissociation and CPTSD, Holiday Stress, Holidays
Why are the holidays so difficult for survivors of trauma? Because holidays bring up all of the helpless, paralyzing, vulnerable feelings of the family we have struggled with all our lives. Goaded by themes of gathering at Thanksgiving, heartbreak comes to the...
by Rebekah Brown | Sep 1, 2022 | Abandonment and CPTSD, ACEs, Attachment Trauma, Complex PTSD Healing, Holidays, Narcissistic Personality Disorder
I sat in the graduation ceremony surrounded by thousands of proud parents and friends and watched as my son marched in to receive his college diploma in civil engineering. It was a crowning achievement not only for him but for me. Not because I had anything to...
by Shirley Davis | Dec 30, 2021 | CPTSD, Emotional Wellness, Holiday Stress, Holidays
Survivors of complex trauma often see the world as a horrendous place where there is only pain and sorrow. It is very difficult for people like us to step back and see the trees for the forest. During this season of the year, the thinking patterns of survivors can...
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 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 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...
