by Sophia Rehmus | Apr 9, 2026 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, Emotional Flashbacks, Triggers
In a scene from one of my favorite films, The Iron Giant, a boy named Hogarth plays in a junk yard with his new friend, a giant metal man fallen from space. In the midst of their game, Hogarth pulls out a toy gun and aims it at the giant. Instantly, and without his...
by Elizabeth Woods | Dec 29, 2025 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Trauma, Triggers
***TRIGGER WARNING*** This article discusses trauma, including sexual references that may not be appropriate for all. My name is Lizzy, and I am a survivor of unimaginable trauma. I have lived through a childhood of sexual torture and witnessed several murders. Yet...
by Elizabeth Woods | Dec 2, 2025 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Triggers
But living in a complex world that has news broadcasting horrific events 24/7 is not easy, no matter how hard we try to avoid the media. The news is everywhere. Did you hear about the war? Isn’t it shocking that he murdered his wife? You hear people talk about...
by Elizabeth Woods | Oct 16, 2025 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Triggers
How Finding the Right Therapist Was The Best Thing I did. Hey there. How are you doing today? Are you enjoying the weekend? In this article, I’m going to share with you how getting the right therapist was the best thing I did for myself. I am not ashamed to admit that...
by Dr. Mozelle Martin | Mar 31, 2025 | Boundaries, Codependency, CPTSD Research, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Professional, Trauma, Triggers
Trauma is often discussed in terms of its most visible effects—flashbacks, panic attacks, or avoidance behaviors. However, research in psychology and neuroscience suggests that unresolved trauma can shape daily life in less apparent ways. Many individuals who have...
by Kechi Mourer | Mar 5, 2025 | CPTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Triggers
In times of political turmoil, when everything seems uncertain, and the news cycle moves faster than my mind can process the information, I struggle to remember how to center myself. This is mainly due to the chaos I have experienced in times of abuse. My mind becomes...
