Comments for CPTSDfoundation.org https://cptsdfoundation.org The Foundation for Post-Traumatic Healing and Complex Trauma Research, C-PTSD, CPTSD Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:33:14 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 Comment on “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger” and Other Stupid Crap People Tell Trauma Survivors by Linda Thompson https://cptsdfoundation.org/2026/09/01/what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-stronger/#comment-62789 Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:33:14 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=987503483#comment-62789 Wow, what a great article. Thank you Ellen. Am 74 and didn’t realize was a fawner/freezer until DX 70-71. Labeled myself a nurturer, people pleaser. I look back and don’t know how I didn’t lose my mind first from my mother then boyfriend/husband. Physical, emotional, gaslighting the works. Black eye cut lips. Began dating a self-absorbed man at 58, married at 63. He was handicapped when we met, now Parkinson’s added to the mix. Been caregiving him since we met. Those words you used that people say to survivors? I’ve used them against me. Me! I hate my life as I painted myself into a corner because truly believed I was only worthwhile if sacrificing my needs. I have so much self hatred for doing this to myself, not being able to break free. I had a couple of relationship free years. I could have stayed free. Why didn’t I? Scream!!! Some days I don’t want to wake up. But I’ll never self harm as won’t leave that legacy for my adult children and grandchildren. Ha. Looking out for others even in death. Always the good girl even as an old lady. I’ll look for your book Ellen. Ty for letting me vent.

]]> Comment on Time to Turn the Tide: Helping Children of Complex Trauma Survivors by Elizabeth Woods https://cptsdfoundation.org/2026/09/08/time-to-turn-the-tide-helping-children-of-complex-trauma-survivors/#comment-62703 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:01:40 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=987504961#comment-62703 In reply to Denise Marie Ryan.

Hey Denise, I loved your Halloween story. I’m a big fan of making photo books because they’re full of memories that you can revisit and remember when you need them. Part of my healing journey is to remember what it took to break free and how I created a new life. Making memories only proves that I made it.
You’re doing great Denise. Keep shining your light.
Take care from Lizzy.

]]> Comment on YOU, Living with CPTSD by Ben May https://cptsdfoundation.org/2026/11/05/you-living-with-cptsd/#comment-62426 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:04:25 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=987505189#comment-62426 Long Term emotional abuse by a spouse ( man or woman) can lead to PTSD and or CPTSD. This affects the brain and can lead to MCI.

]]> Comment on Healing from Parental Alienation: One Conversation at a Time by Jo https://cptsdfoundation.org/2024/09/30/healing-from-parental-alienation-one-conversation-at-a-time/#comment-62393 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:16:17 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=987498695#comment-62393 In reply to S. Lopez.

Hi there S did you find anything ? Im interested to know as my child has just returned at sge 22 There us a weekly zoom group fir adult children google PAA

]]> Comment on Signs You Have a Toxic Sibling(s) (And how to deal with them) by Frank https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/07/11/signs-you-have-a-toxic-siblings-and-how-to-deal-with-them/#comment-62354 Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:45:46 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=249050#comment-62354 Even though they are your siblings, you’re dealing with very controlling and manipulative individuals and if you allow it it will damage your self esteem, for myself I have cut them off from my orbit and feel great about myself, good riddance to these toxic people

]]> Comment on Going “No Contact” With Toxic Parents| Choose Your Own Adventure by Jalwa Game https://cptsdfoundation.org/2022/08/16/going-no-contact-with-toxic-parents-choose-your-own-adventure/#comment-62280 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:04:34 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=243647#comment-62280 This post really resonated with me. It’s so important to prioritize our mental health, and going “no contact” can be a necessary step in breaking free from toxic dynamics. I appreciate the insights shared and the reminder that it’s okay to choose what’s best for us. Thank you for shedding light on such a challenging, but crucial journey!

]]> Comment on The Elephant in the Room by S. https://cptsdfoundation.org/2026/11/03/the-elephant-in-the-room/#comment-62277 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:14:08 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=987507381#comment-62277 That was really beautiful, thank you!

]]> Comment on When Grief Has No Grave: Rebuilding After a Childhood You Never Got by JK https://cptsdfoundation.org/2025/04/30/when-grief-has-no-grave-rebuilding-after-a-childhood-you-never-got/#comment-62255 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:38:11 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=987500353#comment-62255 Rarely do you find something that describes the experience in such a sensitive and accurate way. Thank you for writing this – it will be a useful way to demonstrate to others what is going on inside of me, without my having to verbalise it (which always hurts too much).
My love and best wishes to everyone out there who is struggling.

]]> Comment on Understanding the Spectrum of Spiritual Trauma by El https://cptsdfoundation.org/2025/12/22/987502421/#comment-62108 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:57:15 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=987502421#comment-62108 Excellent

]]> Comment on Why Are Dysfunctional Families So Oppressive? by Judith A Hofweber https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/05/03/why-are-dysfunctional-families-so-oppressive/#comment-62099 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:23:45 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=247101#comment-62099 Thank you for your article Rebekah.
I truly related to everything and felt you had a beautiful way of explaining things. Oppression is a big word and often people I think can misinterpret it because we live in a racist Society.

I believe the kind of Oppression you’re talking about is subtle but extremely powerful and manipulative. Because it’s not blatant, it’s even harder to identify and describe.
Thank you for your good attempt to clarify something that’s often overlooked.
Even in the workplace.

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