We, humans are a canvas of complexities, painted with both light and dark hues. Within each of us lies a trait, a singular propensity that often poses as our greatest
We've all heard the adage, "You are your own worst enemy," but how many of us stop to consider the profound impact of that statement? Self-sabotage is a ubiquitous yet
In light of recent events that have rocked my sense of peace and tested my resilience, I find myself compelled to write further on the subject of what it takes
In the tumultuous journey of life, we often encounter unexpected storms that test our resilience, patience, tolerance, and self-worth. It's a lesson many of us learn the hard way: we
You know PTSD, right? No, not "Please, Take Some Donuts"—although donuts are an excellent coping mechanism. We're talking about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The invisible weight many lug around, even after
In recent years, we've seen a growing convergence between technology and mental health care, a trend that's poised to transform how we approach therapeutic interventions for conditions like Post-Traumatic Stress
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You ever find yourself in a relationship so mind-bending that you begin to question not just their sanity, but your own? Hey there, I'm the proud card-carrying member of the
I sat in front of the computer trying to come up with the most comprehensive title for this piece. I came up with ideas such as "Hot Flashes & Flashbacks:
Hey there, PTSD warriors! It's been a minute, but I am finally getting back into the bandwagon of writing, and it feels so good. Let's talk intrusive thoughts. You know
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The title sounds all too poetic for the reality of the past few years, but I thought it'll be a good eye catcher. Life, my friends, is like a roller-coaster
Gaslighting: An Insidious Form of Mental Abuse Last week during a message exchange with a friend, I mentioned the word “gaslighting.” We were discussing someone we both know, a bully who
I never told anyone I suffered repeated traumatic experiences that left my mind and soul shattered and ravaged my life for years. Only those close to me knew it. Some accepted it, some labeled me, others treated me as a broken pawn.
Back in the early nineties I met a man. He was a tall, handsome, and well-educated man with stunning big blue eyes. He had long curly eyelashes that perfectly contrasted with
A few months ago, I saved a life. It is not the first time that this happens, it is actually the second life I am able to save in the past 20
Last week someone asked me why I had not yet written a word on my blog about my brush with early stage breast cancer. My answer was simple: I didn’t think there
We all know people who like to belittle, criticize, disparage, or all around badmouth others. Hopefully you’re not one of them. It’s that person who often says nasty things about nearly everyone,
I have lived with the impact of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) for over 30 years and the journey to recovery has not been easy. Today, at the age of 46,