by Wendy Hoke | Jul 6, 2023 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Treatment
In playing tennis, an important axiom I’ve learned is that more points are lost than won. More points result from one player making an error rather than hitting a winning shot. Most of these errors are unforced. What happens when your therapist lobs an unforced...
by Milena "Mila" Stankovic | Jun 29, 2023 | Guest Contributor, TAR Tales, Toxic Relationships
What can you do? Toxic parents are often selfish, manipulative, and neglectful. Growing up with them can be a difficult experience, and it takes time to heal. Fortunately, you can learn how to deal with your toxic parents so you can feel better. Whether you’re...
by Wendy Hoke | Apr 28, 2023 | Dissociation and CPTSD, Guest Contributor
I’m a professional writer, a ghostwriter. The current buzz creating controversy in writer circles is ChatGPT, artificial intelligence. It’s an amazing tool, but it does have weaknesses. Occasionally, I write for myself. I do this with increasing frequency as I get...
by Jess | Apr 12, 2023 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Relationships
How do you feel about relationships? Complicated? Do you: want them? despise them? fear them? long for them? exit relationships rapidly? get stuck in them Are you haunted by cycles of unfulfillment? At the beginning, middle, and end of the day maybe you’re a bit...
by Robyn Brickel | Jan 24, 2023 | Boundaries, Guest Contributor, Self Care
As the world starts a new year, we start a new day — and every day is an opportunity for growth and change. Every day is a good day to take care of ourselves. You don’t have to start on January 1st with a New Year’s Resolution, and you don’t have to wait until next...