Vicki Peterson

What ‘Drinking the Kool-Aid’ Really Means, And How To Avoid It

Many years ago, when I was still in contact with my abusive family and seeking help from several mental health

We are collectively experiencing a traumatic event on a global scale. Some of us, because of past trauma, feel the

I dread Mothers Day, and the weeks leading up to it. Around the first of May, it begins. That uncomfortable

I love my abusers. I feel compassion for them. I can rise out of my own hurt feelings to see

As a writer who has worked in Hollywood, I often hear people offering this advice: “You need a tough skin

I have an enormous goal. I’ve spent tens of thousands of hours honing my craft in order to reach it.

Dear Human Resources Department, Your work culture is toxic. How do I know? Almost inevitably, your advertised job opening goes

I recently learned that someone left one of my abusers. As much as I would love to take her to

We all know how it feels when someone gossips about us. We’ve all been on the receiving end of sensitive

Processing trauma means you are going to the trenches in order to heal. You’re wading into the deep, murky waters