by Jenney Clark | May 13, 2025 | Abandonment and CPTSD, Abuse, ADHD, Building Resilience in Healing, CPTSD and Inner Child Work, Guest Contributor
The closest I’ve ever been to anyone is my sister Melanie. She is my blood, my personal cheerleader, my referee, my best friend, and my counselor; though, during our childhood, she was also my scapegoat. Melanie and I are as different as vinegar and honey. She is...
by Cyndi Bennett | May 9, 2025 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional
As trauma survivors, many of us have found that our window of tolerance — our capacity to handle stress and stay regulated — can feel frustratingly narrow in professional settings. But here’s a secret I’ve discovered on my own journey: we can gradually expand this...
by Cyndi Bennett | Apr 29, 2025 | CPTSD, Mental Health Professional, Trauma-Informed, Workplace Trauma
As trauma survivors, many of us have become experts at just getting through the workday. We’ve learned to push through triggers, manage anxiety, and keep our heads above water. But what if we could do more than just survive? What if we could actually thrive in our...
by Sophie Bishop | Apr 23, 2025 | CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Trauma, Trauma-Informed
Trauma is an emotional result of a distressing, shocking, or life-threatening incident. It is not the event itself that causes the trauma, but rather a person’s reaction to it. Half of U.S. adults will experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetimes. For...
by Amanda Ann Gregory | Apr 21, 2025 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Trauma-Informed
The phrase “forgive and forget” is a common slogan and recommendation. But does it make sense for trauma survivors? While researching for my book, You Don’t Need to Forgive: Trauma Recovery on Your Own Terms, I discovered that many trauma survivors, including myself,...
