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When Safety Feels Like a Trap

When Safety Feels Like a Trap

by Dr. Mozelle Martin | Aug 12, 2026 | Building Resilience in Healing, Mental Health Professional, Post Traumatic Growth

There is a strange thing that can happen when a trauma survivor finally reaches a quieter life. They do not relax; they wait. They wait for the phone call, the slammed door, the accusation, the shift in someone’s tone, the bill they forgot, the person...
8 Things Survivors Need to Stop Apologizing For | Part 4 | Changing

8 Things Survivors Need to Stop Apologizing For | Part 4 | Changing

by Rachel Grant | Aug 10, 2026 | Building Resilience in Healing, CPTSD, Mental Health Professional, Post Traumatic Growth

Healing changes your tolerance, relationships, and what you’re willing to accept. Growth is not betrayal. How have you changed through healing? Photo Credit: Unsplash Guest Post Disclaimer: This guest post is for educational and informational purposes only....
Menopausal Psychosis or a Call to Healing

Menopausal Psychosis or a Call to Healing

by Lynda Wisdo | Aug 4, 2026 | Hypnotherapy, Mental Health Professional, Therapy

It all started one night back in mid-July 2005 when I woke up to use the bathroom.  Within minutes I began shaking so badly that I could hardly hold a glass of water.  I was so terrified that I called 911.  Not wanting to wake my sons, I decided not to have the...
The Part of Healing We Don’t Talk About Enough

The Part of Healing We Don’t Talk About Enough

by Rachel Grant | Aug 3, 2026 | Building Resilience in Healing, Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, Mental Health Professional

There’s a moment many people on a healing path quietly come to – often after years of trying, pushing, and doing all the “right” things. It’s the moment they realize:“I thought I had moved on…so why does my body still feel this way?”Why does anxiety still show...
8 Things Survivors Need to Stop Apologizing For | Part 3 | Feeling Angry

8 Things Survivors Need to Stop Apologizing For | Part 3 | Feeling Angry

by Rachel Grant | Jul 28, 2026 | Emotional Wellness, Mental Health Professional

Anger is not proof you’re broken. Sometimes it’s your nervous system finally saying, “That wasn’t okay.” What has your anger taught you? Click Here to view video by Rachel Grant (opens in new tab)   Photo Credit: Unsplash Guest Post...
“I Feel Wrong… As A Human” Healing Existential Shame

“I Feel Wrong… As A Human” Healing Existential Shame

by Ellen Tift | Jul 27, 2026 | Attachment Trauma, Emotional Flashbacks, Healing from Toxic Shame, Mental Health Professional, Self-Acceptance, Shame, Suicide Prevention

Do you flinch at the slightest critique? Do you obsess over small mistakes? How a core belief that you are unacceptable as a human being can blow up your life. And what to do about it. When the System Signals Danger Althea sat at her desk, staring at the email from...
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