A Boob, a Dog, and a Ball: My Brush with Early Stage Breast Cancer
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
The Fundamentals of Badmouthing: A Sign of Personal Weakness
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,
Self-Doubt and Low Self-Esteem: An Occupational Hazard of Living with Remnants of PTSD
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,
Awareness is a Choice: Paying Attention & Being Prepared
Situational awareness is more than just knowing what’s going on around you by scanning the environment. It requires that you understand what you’re looking for when you’re skimming the area. You don’t need years of training to notice when something is out of place, especially if you frequent the same locations. If you pay attention, then you’ll always know when something doesn’t seem, feel, smell, or sound right.
The Aftermath of Narcissistic Abuse
“If you have never experienced the negative force of narcissistic abuse, you will not understand how crippling the aftermath of their impact can be.” Imagine you’re going out to dinner with your
Co-Parenting vs Parallel Parenting: When Amicable Doesn’t Work, Corporate is the Only Choice
For many parents, the ideal situation post-divorce is to get along, right? Well, this is not always the case because many people hold on to feelings of resentment and anger related
PTSD & Relationships: Is Yours Healthy?
My life has been nothing short of a series of roller-coasters. From twists to turns, from loops to defying moments, much of my survival on this planet has felt like whiplash
High Conflict Divorce and PTSD: This is My Story
[bctt tweet="Sometimes you have to stop fighting who you are and roll the ball of self-discovery, even if it’s paved with painful thorns." username="@DianaHelps"] I avoided mine for a long time,
Qualities of People who Conquer PTSD
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Resilience + PTSD
I recently shared an abridged version of my life with an old friend. After a brief hug and some tears, she mentioned how amazed she was at how I have
High Conflict Co-parenting: When a Toxic Ex-Spouse Alienates Your Children
You would think that after spending months and thousands of dollars trying to divorce your spouse you will be able to move on with your life, right? Well, this is not
Overcoming PTSD with a Plan of Action and Tenacity
From war to child abuse. From mass shootings to car crashes. From domestic violence to sex slavery. These are just some examples of the countless traumatic experiences that can cause
Retrain Your Brain & Regain Control: Beat PTSD!
Most people with PTSD shy away from disclosing their diagnosis for fear of stigmatization. Most people without PTSD - who are not otherwise touched by the disorder - have little or
Assertiveness Without Guilt: How It’s Possible for PTSD Sufferers
I have met many people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that have a very difficult time being assertive or confuse assertiveness with maladaptive responses that only create problems for them. Perhaps
What PTSD Feels Like & How to Help
"The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of the world but those who fight and win battles that others do not know anything about.” J. Harnisch PTSD
Calming Ideas for Stressful Days
"Me: What could possibly go wrong? Anxiety: I'm glad you asked...hold my beer." Yesterday was one of those days when bad news seem to be the order of the day. From denied