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The Stigma Surrounding Men Seeking Help
Society is funny. On the one hand, they act like mental illness is contagious and shun those who live with it, and on the other hand, they say that they are angry that taxpayers must foot part of...
CPTSD – Living Life Through a Magnifying Glass
The Damage of Abuse Childhood abuse is one of the worst forms of torture a person can endure. It feels like being in a war zone, imprisoned by cruel dictators and forced to live under their every...
The Downward Spiral of Flashbacks & Dissociative Episodes
Sometimes the only reason to keep trying for the surface is simply the habituated and mere fact that the body is still breathing, and the strained hope that the storm clouds will part and bring light back into our world again, and refocus our eyes and senses – so we keep trying.
Life Management for the New Year
Trauma has a driven quality that affects everything about trying to manage your life.
Moving Up to 16th Street
No wonder our sibling bond was irreparably ruptured later in life.
Men and Body Image
How do you see yourself? Do you look in the mirror and see a beautiful piece of art? Or do you see a monster staring back at you? Many men's body image is negative, and they need help to raise...
They Were Right: I’ll Never Be Good Enough for Someone
Don't ever tell you that you don't deserve better.
How Trauma Affects the Developing Child into Adulthood
Childhood abuse is one of the most horrific and traumatizing events a human being can endure in life. There are endless books about trauma, what it is, and how to help survivors as they grow...
Complex Trauma and Your Healing Journey
Everyone experiences trauma at some time in their lives. Someone dies, you have a car wreck, or some other unexpected event rocks your world. Yet, most people can move through the pain and into...
The Christmas Season
It is that time of the year when companies and industry slow down and welcome the holidays. No matter what religion you are, you cannot avoid Christmas. As the month of December begins, the...
Trust or Not to Trust
Trust is an issue everyone struggles with in one way or another, no matter who they are or where they are from. It happens to us all from time to time when we are faced with a tricky situation....
Tidings of Comfort: How to Survive the Holidays Series
"Comfort is elusive to trauma survivors. It is the very opposite of what was offered to us."
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”.
