Freeze mode, when survival is at stake and the situation you are in overwhelms your coping capacities and leaves you paralyzed in fear.
Freeze Mode: A Trauma Response
9 Habits for Mental & Physical Health
9 healthy habits to practice each day for mental and physical fitness.
Unnoticed
No one notices a silent child.
Just Keep Going, but First I Need to Rest
I hope those who need this, see it. I don’t have much energy for anything other than was is absolutely necessary right now - but I feel this and it needs to be shared. Normal posting will resume tomorrow or Wednesday, it’s time for me to rest my mind and body for a day or... Continue Reading →
The Keyword Search for Trauma Healing
Today it one of those days where,it is taking everything I have to stay productive.Turns out my process is exhausting.I can’t wait for the day this mental and emotional fatigue stops.Does it ever?I have been sitting herepondering thoughts about healing.The Does it ever get better? Does it ever get easier? conversation in my head whereI have... Continue Reading →
Therapy Dump #6 – The Extinction Burst
Seeking professional counseling is important to healing. Journey with me each week as I spill the beans on what it's like to be a trauma survivor in therapy
Children & Trauma: Mom vs. Survivor
Yesterday it happened again. An encounter with my 22 year old son turned into a situation where the subject started as one thing but by the end of his tirade he had thrown all of his anger, his hurt, and his trauma at me. His sudden attack triggered trauma responses in me and set the... Continue Reading →
Therapy Dump #4
Seeking professional counseling is important to healing. Journey with me each week as I spill the beans on what it's like to be a trauma survivor in therapy
This is Me (video)
A quick Hello video as I push myself outside my comfort zone to see what I can do.
Why My Routines are Important to Me
Routines are important for mental health. They provide a sense of control over certain things in life and offer a sense of structure and normalcy.