Ten Tools for Trauma Survivors
A couple years ago, I hit a serious wall. I was emotionally and physically exhausted, but didn’t understand why. Sure,
Tag: EMDR
Why Psychological Trauma is More Damaging Than Physical Trauma
You were lied to on the playground. “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”
Someday, I’ll Have to Deal With That
I consider myself to be fairly self-aware and introspective. I’ve always been willing to look at my life and my
The Best Thing You Can Do to Help a Trauma Survivor Heal
I went no contact with my abusers many years ago, and in the years following, I spent much of
Take This Job and Shove It
As a survivor of abuse, I’ve always known I have an over developed sense of responsibility. My narcissistic parents made
A Day Off
When I started this blog a few months back, I only intended to write maybe two or three times a
Minimization
“It wasn’t that bad.” “What happened to me is nothing compared to what you’re going through.” “Well, at least… {insert
"Be Nice"
My entire childhood was formed around the interests of my father. My mother worked very hard to make him happy,
Teaching an Old Brain New Thoughts
How the mind works fascinates me. I’m not a scientist, but I’ve studied quite a bit about it over the
