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How to Be a Real Adult With Childhood Trauma
"Weeks passed, and the little Rabbit grew very old and shabby, but the Boy loved him just as much. He loved him so hard that he loved all his whiskers off, and the pink lining to his ears turned...
How to Leave a Toxic Abusive Relationship
Join Dr. Jamie and Mila Every Monday at 7 PM EST and Learn. No one ever sets out to be in an unhealthy relationship. We all strive for a version of happily ever after, where our needs and...
24 Ways to Stay Grounded & Present This New Year – Allowing for more Connections!
2023 was the first year in over two decades that I haven’t sent holiday cards to colleagues from the office. It’s been a busy one; the office has transitioned to a new electronic health records...
Nightmares and Other Side Effects of Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family
I awake from the nightmare of my father stalking me in my dreams once again. He wants to invade me physically and mentally to satisfy whatever sick loop of thinking that churns in his mind. If I...
The ICK Factor
Have you ever had the experience of going somewhere or meeting someone that you just instinctively knew was bad news? What did that feel like? I’m not talking about what you thought about it, I...
Learned Helplessness
I have always had a problem sticking with things, or finishing things and all too often attempting things I may have a brief inspirational interest in. The lack of stick-to-itiveness may be seen...
This Valentine’s Give Yourself The Greatest Gift Of Self-Love
It’s time to put you first! Although Valentine’s Day is here, we’re often left off our to-do list to celebrate ourselves. Instead of solely pouring your love and devotion into your family,...
Why I Said No to Resolutions in 2024
As the calendar flips to a new year, we hear so many people talking about fresh starts and the pressure to create the perfect resolution. Here's the scoop: I've seen firsthand how New Year's...
Parental Alienation and a Narcissistic Parent
Children are often caught in the middle in the face of a divorce or separation. Kids love both of their parents and become confused and afraid when they don't get along. But what happens when one...
How Trauma Impacts Our Ability to Learn
I was having a conversation with a dear friend of mine…you know who you are…about how she experienced trauma as a child by finding her mother unresponsive on the floor as a four-year-old. Even...
Taking Stock: Recognizing the Damage of Abuse
***TRIGGER ALERT: This blog discusses traumatic events including childhood trauma*** My name is Elizabeth and I am a survivor of CSA and unspeakable trauma. I feel lucky to be alive and that life...
How to Survive This Trauma (In the Least Harmful Way Possible)
At times it feels like the world is crumbling around us. We cannot look away from these heartbreakingly difficult times. They must be noticed and acknowledged to not be ignored. We also cannot...
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”.
