The road to recovery is definitely not straight.
Vulnerability and Confidence
Reflections
I've been fighting lethargy all day, thinking about wanting to write but not really having the motivation. That has actually been the theme of my year - thinking about what I want to do but not really having the strength (mentally or physically) to do it. Don't get me wrong - I've had many successes... Continue Reading →
Strangers
A survivor I follow on social media posted recently about seeing childhood photos of themselves but not recognizing the child in the photo. Not remembering the hair style, clothing, or even their own figure. It got me thinking. I've had very similar experiences. Looking at photos of myself as a child and not recognizing the... Continue Reading →
When Trauma and Identity Cross Paths
I saw something on Instagram which got me thinking about my journey the last few months. It started during the summer. I was in a therapy session - feeling present, feeling light, feeling happy, and in control when my therapist said it: “What you are feeling is called recovery”. I didn’t really give it too much thought... Continue Reading →
When My Words Fall Silent
New levels of awareness and growth continue as I journey to recovery from PTSD
The Reality of Trauma Recovery
A day in the life of Trauma Recovery
Dear Sister, I Love You
Wednesday was National Siblings Day. I woke up Thursday to a sweet message from my sister; if not for her, that day would have passed me by unnoticed. Which got me thinking, reflecting, and thus writing. My sister was born right before my 3rd birthday but our parents separated before she was born. She lived... Continue Reading →
Am I Letting Myself Off Easy?
Is living with C-PTSD a life sentence? Or am I letting myself off easy thinking like that?
Keeping up With the Current
One day at time, right?
