by Bonni Benton | Sep 25, 2024 | CPTSD and Narcissistic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Gaslighting, Guest Contributor, Healing from Toxic Shame, Mental Health Advocacy
Continued from Part 2: https://cptsdfoundation.org/2024/09/19/the-weaponization-of-ambiguity-a-call-to-rename-npd-to-support-victims-of-sociopathic-violence-in-a-world-of-rising-narcissism-part-2/ In an oversaturated language, I ran out of words to describe the extent...
by Destiny Mowadeng | Sep 24, 2024 | CPTSD and PTSD, Disabilities, Guest Contributor
Although the movie was released and appeared on Hulu in 2020, possibly Netflix since then, I became aware of it from an email newsletter by The Might Site in the last few weeks. The article gave the impression that it was a great example of representation for the...
by Leah Erickson | Sep 23, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
How does a real adult date? I used to act a part on dates. The part of “Real Adult Who Dates, Is Fabulous, and Definitely Has No Trauma.” I still felt like a wounded child inside, but I was sure that I could hide my childhood trauma if I had the sexiest nail polish...
by Paul Michael Marinello | Sep 20, 2024 | CPTSD and PTSD, Parental Alienation
The CPTSD Foundations PASS (Parental Alienation Support Systems) inaugural Zoom meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 6 p.m. EST and every Tuesday following. Register here: https://cptsdfoundation.org/parental-alienation/ The PASS Program Mission...
by Bonni Benton | Sep 19, 2024 | CPTSD and Narcissistic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Gaslighting, Healing from Toxic Shame, Mental Health Advocacy
Continued from: https://cptsdfoundation.org/2024/09/11/the-weaponization-of-ambiguity-a-call-to-rename-npd-to-support-victims-of-sociopathic-violence-in-a-world-of-rising-narcissism-part-1/ The natural world is rife with much richer analogies than our “higher”...
by Cyndi Bennett | Sep 18, 2024 | CPTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
Anxiety, a common and natural human emotion, can sometimes overstay its welcome, impacting various aspects of our lives and our careers. From the subtle nervousness before an important meeting to the overwhelming feelings that disrupt daily functioning, anxiety...
by Lena Pousette | Sep 17, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Domestic Violence, Guest Contributor
*** TRIGGER WARNING: This blog discusses domestic abuse and could be triggering for readers. *** This is a true story. The Story of the Phoenix is a great legend that speaks to self-care, rest and recovery. It also speaks to transformation. But before you can get...
by Jennifer Lock Oman | Sep 16, 2024 | CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Professional
“Why do I feel as though I’m writing a sad story, when my aim was to tell the story of a liberation?” – Edouard Louis On the road of healing from Complex PTSD (CPTSD), our stories are often filled with sadness. In other moments they may be filled with stories...
by Cyndi Bennett | Sep 12, 2024 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
The Blueprint for Thriving in Your Career Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of the professional world, the ability to adapt and navigate challenges with grace is a defining factor for success. While skills and expertise are undoubtedly crucial, emotional...
by Bonni Benton | Sep 11, 2024 | CPTSD and Narcissistic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Gaslighting, Healing from Toxic Shame, Mental Health Advocacy, Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Part 1 of 4 In 1980, the DSM-III first added narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) to its diagnostic manual. It incorporated the trait of passive aggression, which applies primarily to covert/vulnerable NPD. We don’t diagnose passive aggression anymore because most...
