When will I feel better? When will the pain go away or be less? I get asked these questions often … More
Category: ptsd
What does PTSD Mean? PTSD is an acronym for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD is mostly associated to soldiers that have been to war but it can also effect disaster victims, crime victims, and victims of child abuse, rape, or abuse.
I was diagnosed with PTSD when I was 10 years old. It comforted me that soldiers also had it, I thought of myself as something tough at that time. I am still healing and accepting myself.
The Unspoken Consequences of Trauma: Why I Haven’t Been Creative Lately
It’s been a while since I’ve sat down and written anything creative. I used to write and create all the … More
Practicing Calm
I am in a new part of healing now. A lot of very difficult work has paid off and I … More
My Morning Practice of Healing from PTSD Daily
In 2014, when I started really taking my healing seriously, I was having a very difficult time coping with my … More
Sitting with a Good Feeling
This week it has come to my attention that I have really come a long way in my healing since … More
What I like About Myself
For most of my life I have hated myself. I can remember not hating myself, when the world had more … More
Coping with Anger
The 1st thing is recognizing that I’m angry. Ok, I am REALLY angry. The reason for my anger is my … More
My Soul is Tired
I want to do the happy things and enjoy my life. I want to get outside and meet new people. … More
I Have a Lot to Live For
I could tell you about my suicide attempts, the thoughts of wanting it to end, and the events that led … More
Free Writing May 26, 2018
I miss touch. I don’t trust touch, but I miss it. I’m afraid of kindness and nice touches. I’m tensed … More
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