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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.

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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,

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The aftermath of narcissistic abuse: When the relationship ends but the control remains

“If you have never experienced the negative force of narcissistic abuse, you may not understand how crippling its aftermath can be.” Imagine you are going out to dinner with your partner.

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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

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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

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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,

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Qualities of People who Conquer PTSD

[bctt tweet="Living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be an endless challenge if the person doesn’t redirect their inner fire toward creating a system of healing to become successful. "

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The PTSD Warrior Healing Mindset: Changes in Habits and Routines to Help Retrain the Brain After Trauma

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

The Anatomy of Arguments: How Not to Get Caught in the Fire

Does anyone ever take note of how arguments happen, what sparks them, and what fuels them? We all have hot buttons. We all have things that can get us fired up.

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PTSD Positive vs Negative Beliefs

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Building Resistance Against Stress for PTSD Warriors

In an ever-changing world, those struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may find it difficult to adjust. For us, building resistance against stress is the best way to prepare ourselves

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How to Boost Your Self-Esteem After Divorce

Aside from your finances, your self-esteem can take a real beating during the process of a divorce, especially if your ex was a narcissist. But as a divorced human, you

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