Today is not a typical shoot day for me, but I still wanted to pamper myself a bit, so I … More
Tag: Complex PTSD
Depressive State
In the past three weeks, I found myself off my usual routine and triggered into a depressive state. It was … More
Grieving Losses After Abuse
For most of my life, I ran from my feelings. I avoided them to survive because I wasn’t ready. I … More
What You Need to Heal
It turns out that no one is coming to save you but you. In order to help yourself you will needs lot of things to help you on your healing journey. There are tons of resources, treatments, medications, ect out there and you really have to just find what works best for you. Below is what I have found that helps me so far.
My Best Effort is Good Enough
I am very strict and hard on myself. I usually feel like I am not doing enough even if I … More
Completely Healed Complex PTSD?
I used to think being healed from complex PTSD and child sexual abuse meant that I didn’t have any lasting … More
Rewriting My Nightmares
Last night I had fitful sleep filled with nightmares. My brain is working on healing 24-7. Lack of restful sleep … More
Behind the Smiling Mask
For years my brain locked away years of memories of abuse and rape. At 10 some of these memories came … More