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Getting Rid of My Mirrors to Conquer Self-Loathing
Did you know that mirrors hide our deep, dark secrets? I was driving through East Texas one sunny morning in January for my tiny home retreat. (A tiny home was my spontaneous idea to minimize...
Misdiagnosed and Over-Medicated
Throughout the blurry state of being continuously sedated, I wandered through the pale, cold halls of the hospitals, the bus rides to and from weekly case management and therapy appointments,...
TAR Anon™: A Beacon of Support, Hope, and Healing for Caregivers in High-Conflict Situations
In the journey of life, few roles are as demanding and emotionally taxing as that of a caregiver, especially when it involves navigating through high-conflict situations. TAR Anon™, a beacon of...
Flying Under the Radar with Complex PTSD
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so I am posting a series of articles about the mental health disorders that dominate my daily life: complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) and...
When People Make You Feel Small…
Hoover Elementary School sat on the top of a hill in my small town of Oklahoma. The u-shaped building made for a great raceway as little feet puttered quickly from gym to classroom, art room,...
Embracing A Deeper Understanding of Healing and The Body
In the intricate tapestry of our lives, experiences both joyful and challenging, shape the way we perceive and interact with the world within us and around us. For many, navigating the aftermath...
Our Symptoms Are a Gift
Without a doubt, the most helpful thing I have learned in therapy is to pay attention - to notice what comes up in my body and emotions during the normal course of a day. The smallest shifts can...
Join TAR Network in the Launch of TAR Anon | Help Build the a Global, Free Support Network for Victims of Narcissistic Abuse!
In recognition of Mental Health & Trauma Awareness Month, TAR Network™ is proud to announce the launch of TAR Anon™ worldwide! Together with CPTSD Foundation and WeHealUS, we are creating an...
How to Cope When Triggers Drown You
Note: The following information is from my book Unlocking the Puzzle of PTSD and is copyright-protected but may be used for educational purposes, with acknowledgment of the source of the...
Get Involved for Mental Health Awareness Month
From the National Alliance of Mental Health: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges...
Let’s Talk About Sex and Intimacy After Surviving Sexual Abuse
Sexual Intercourse Definition: Heterosexual intercourse involving penetration of the vagina by the penis: COITUS Intercourse (such as anal or oral intercourse) that does not involve...
3 Tips to Tame Your Inner Critic
This blog is dedicated to KL thank you for your courage and inspiration. For trauma survivors, the battle with the inner critic can be particularly challenging Those harsh, self-condemning voices...
What is Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
“Complex PTSD comes in response to chronic traumatization over the course of months or, more often, years. This can include emotional, physical, and/or sexual abuses, domestic violence, living in a war zone, being held captive, human trafficking, and other organized rings of abuse, and more. While there are exceptional circumstances where adults develop C-PTSD, it is most often seen in those whose trauma occurred in childhood”.
