Trauma

These cues can be events or people that resemble or symbolize a part of the trauma. For example, seeing a person who looks like the perpetrator or a windy day after a hurricane, or an authority figure. Smells can be a strong trigger as well,…

There is so much truth and pain reflected in this quote. It speaks to how terrifying it can be to speak our truth, especially if that truth relates to abuse, to being different than others. There are often valid reasons to be fearful of speaking…

  There is so much truth and pain reflected in this quote. It speaks to how terrifying it can be to speak our truth, especially if that truth relates to abuse, to being different than others. There are often valid reasons to be fearful of…

Today I am reflecting on how many people I meet, both in my life and in my work that really minimize abuse when it does not leave a mark on the body. I some folks minimize or dismissing their partners’ controlling and emotionally withholding behavior.…

There is a strong link between PTSD and substance abuse. Many folks who have experienced trauma and develop PTSD end up utilizing substances to manage their symptoms. This is because substances offer an immediate relief to many of the symptoms of PTSD.  However, as drugs/alcohol…

Once again, Maya Angelou’s words speak to the heart of matters. So often when we encounter a defeat, we feel that we ourselves, in our entirety are defeated. It can be hard to pick ourselves up and dust ourselves off and take a step back…