by Tracy Guy | Sep 22, 2022 | Abuse, Anger, Anxiety, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Depression, Dissociation and CPTSD, Emotional Flashbacks, Family Estrangement, Grief, OCD, Parental Alienation, Post Traumatic Growth, Recovery, Relationships, Self Care, Self-Acceptance, Sexual Abuse, Shame, Silent Bystander Parents, Symptoms of CPTSD, Trauma, Trauma-Informed, Trauma-Informed Tuesday Newsletter, Treatment, Treatment for CPTSD, What is CPTSD
What is Betrayal Trauma? How do you begin to heal when you discover that your partner has been unfaithful? How do you learn to trust again when a family member has betrayed you? How do you move forward when your boss abused their position of power and sexually...
by Roger Reynolds | Jun 8, 2022 | Abuse, Brain Chemistry, CPTSD, Guest Contributor
So, yes, they are all in my head, because that is where my brain is. Triggers Are Real Triggers are serious and should not be laughed at or minimized. Some minor word or minor action versus my strong response is not always easy to explain to others. They did not...
by Susan Morris | Feb 17, 2022 | Abuse, Codependency, CPTSD and PTSD, Domestic Violence, Emotional Flashbacks, Healing Codependency, Healthy Relationships, Relationships, Triggers
No matter how happy and content my life becomes, I will never forget the fear and loneliness of being kicked in the head, punched in the gut or dragged across a room by my hair. I Am a Survivor of Domestic Violence Domestic Violence, also called intimate partner...
by Monique Nguyen | Aug 24, 2021 | Abuse, Addiction, Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, Grief, Guest Contributor, Sobriety
You Are Capable You can and are capable of being a person of goodness, bravery, honesty, and authenticity; no matter what has happened, no matter what you have or don’t. You can and are capable of pursuing, learning, obtaining, and achieving anything you...
by Shirley Davis | Aug 23, 2021 | Abuse
Overdoses from illicit and prescription drugs are on the rise in the United States, leaving 92,500 dead and thousands of grieving family members, friends, and communities wondering what could have been done to save their lives. August 31 is International Overdose Day,...