by Susan Morris | Oct 26, 2021 | ACEs, Building Resilience in Healing, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Self Care
My mission of self-discovery began when I started documenting my journey through breast cancer. But it did not end there. The more I wrote, the more I learned. I initially wanted to know why my breast cancer diagnosis set off such a wave of sorrow inside me. Why was...
by Robyn Brickel | Oct 6, 2021 | Emotional Wellness, Pyschotherapy, Self Care, Treatment
One of the positive outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic is that it has increased mental health awareness. Limiting our activities and contact with others has led to so much talk about fear, loneliness, disconnection, and mental health. These experiences have made people...
by Shirley Davis | Sep 13, 2021 | Building Resilience in Healing, Self Care, Suicide Prevention
Since September is suicide awareness month, learning about self-advocacy is the basis of all healing from complex trauma and defeating suicidal ideation in oneself and dealing with it in others. When you stand up for yourself and meet your needs, it is easier to meet...
by Shirley Davis | Sep 6, 2021 | Self Care, What is CPTSD
Suicide is a topic most folks would rather not speak about. It is frightening that someone they love could decide they do not wish to live any longer and leave them in a cloud of grief and guilt. However, just because we don’t talk about suicide does not mean it...
by Seleste | Sep 1, 2021 | CPTSD, CPTSD and Parenting, Self Care
Humans feel a wide range of emotions: sad, happy, mad, excited, scared, lonely, frustrated, bored, angry, and more. Children’s behavior (and misbehavior) is guided by their emotions and their brain states. Even for adults, these emotions can be overwhelming and can...
by Gabe Keye | Aug 31, 2021 | CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Self Care, War & Combat Trauma
Welcome Home My Friend This is the moment you’ve been waiting for. The world is your oyster and it’s time to celebrate. How are you going to do it? You could go to college, start a business, get a dog, or anything else your heart desires! Sounds great, right? Well,...
