Comments for CPTSDfoundation.org

Comment on Who Taught You To Carry All Of This? by liz

liz — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:55:45 +0000

gracias su artículo fue muy revelador, como personal de atención a mujeres víctimas de violencia existen días en los que me pregunto cómo acabe aquí? esto es realmente duro, como puedo levantarme y hacer esto todos los días?, cuando estoy a tope comienzan a interesarme anuncios como “se solicita mesero en una cafetería” “cajero en una tienda” trabajos rutinarios y mecánicos. cuando era niña aprendí muchas habilidades que hoy me son bastante útiles en mi trabajo, sin embargo, es muy difícil para mí estar en calma, relajarme, hasta hace unos días era un martirio conciliar el sueño y dejar que mi cuerpo solo se relajara. aprendí desde pequeña que no podía contar con nadie y estaba por mi cuenta, nadie vendría a salvarme,
adaptación mura, hipervigilancia, llorar mientras sigues adelante aun a pasar del dolor, no llamar demasiado la atención, ser invisible. hoy la vida suele sentirse dura y estar siempre cansada, cerrar los ojos y que todo desparezca.

Comment on What if I am Damaged for Good? by liz

liz — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:24:48 +0000

hola alexander te escribo desde México y muchas veces me he sentido igual como un túnel oscuro que no tiene fin y cuando siento una mejoría por insignificante que este sea hay algo que echa todo abajo, vuelven las ideas suicidas, la desesperanza, la impulsividad y la agresividad, sin embargo me repito a mí misma que es solo mi cabeza haciendo una mala broma, hasta tengo una alarma en mi teléfono que lo indica cada hora, a veces siento que exagero y estoy un poco loca, otras que la realidad es demasiado brutal que si paso. así le levanto reconozco mis síntomas y sigo adelante de nuevo, cada vez un peldaño más arriba.

Translate: Hi Alexander I am writing to you from Mexico and many times I have felt the same as a dark tunnel that has no end and when I feel an improvement no matter how insignificant it is there is something that brings everything down, suicidal ideas return, hopelessness, impulsivity and aggressiveness, however I repeat to myself that it is just my head making a bad joke, I even have an alarm on my phone that indicates it every hour, sometimes I feel that I exaggerate and I am a little crazy, other times that the reality is too brutal that if it happens. So I lift him up, recognize my symptoms and move on again, each time one step higher.

Comment on When the Past Cracks Open: Navigating Repressed CSA Memories in Adulthood by Chanel

Chanel — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:17:28 +0000

Oh, wow. I’m not alone, and I’m not insane. Thank you.

Comment on Breaking the Cycle of Shame-based Families by Nancee Tanner

Nancee Tanner — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:25:15 +0000

Ms. Cordi, may I get permission to use your brilliant article on Shame in a book I am completing titled: True Confessions of a Tennessee Country Ham? I know that is a peculiar title, but I explain the reason in the very beginning of the book. It relates to one’s personality being affected by CPTSD from an early child. Your name will be used within the book as well as the location of this article in the RESOURCE section. I am at 417-239-2707 if you would like to contact me. Thank you for your kind consideration to this matter. Nancee Tanner, Branson, Missouri.

Comment on The Cinderella Phenomenon: When One Child Is the Target of Abuse by Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:40:56 +0000

I wrote something and saved it. It is probably shocking, but I think hopeful. I just can publish it. Send me an email.

Comment on When Grief Has No Grave: Rebuilding After a Childhood You Never Got by Marina

Marina — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:55:08 +0000

My own process of grieving of the losses of what was not has been a slow one. Your article resonates with me deeply as it puts words to the feelings that come up on the way and reminds me I am not alone on this journey. Thank you, Danica.

Comment on Betrayal Trauma & CPTSD by Betrayal Trauma vs PTSD: Key Differences and Paths to Healing

Betrayal Trauma vs PTSD: Key Differences and Paths to Healing — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:38:29 +0000

[…] PTSD is often associated with life-threatening events or acute trauma, betrayal trauma arises from violations of trust by someone close, such as a partner, family member, or caregiver. […]

Comment on Neurodiversity, Bullying, and CPTSD by Brad

Brad — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:13:20 +0000

This is interesting. I’ve also read some of the comments, Guilty here too. We all know it’s always gone on yet kept contributing on our end everyday for years. You know it’s a bad cocktail when it’s just a part of one’s day to mock or laugh at someone for absolutely no reason but insecurities of your own. I had strangely never thought of it this way before and I cannot fathom as to why. Good article all the same.

Comment on Looking Back: Mother’s Day Hurts by Elizabeth Woods

Elizabeth Woods — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:52:06 +0000

In reply to Rachel. Hi Rachel, thank you for reading and for sharing your relationship with your mom. I'm sorry about how she pushed you away. Our childhoods were not easy but we are stronger and more resilient because of those experiences. It took me years to trust anyone and find out what love felt like. Now, I can give that to my own children. I also feel pity for my parents who never understood what it takes to bring up a child. Take care from Elizabeth.

Comment on How to Explain Complex PTSD to Loved Ones by Elizabeth Woods

Elizabeth Woods — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:40:27 +0000

In reply to zencortex. Hi Zen, thanks for reading my article. I'm glad it resonated with you and I wish you luck when you decide to tell your loved ones. It isn't easy so do give yourself time and patience. Take care from Elizabeth.