In the darkest room a single candle sheds the greatest light. The consequences of sexual abuse darkens a life. Feelings of unworthiness, disgust, self-distrust, sorrow, and so many other negative feelings crowd out light….like a heavy thick smokey fog choking out life. Post is titled inspiration. Darken rooms, darken lives hardly seem inspiring. I didn’t…
If this subject is troubling or triggering for you, please skip today’s. This is for information purposes and is not meant or hopefully will not increase anyone’s distress. I am continuing the definitions of child abuse as outlined by state law. Sadly, laws written doesn’t mean children are protected or believed. I wish I could…
Wall Street Journal published an article on the Secrets of Resilience. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-secrets-of-resilience-1510329202?mod=djmc_pkt_ff I believe my favorite part is the one that states that most of us are more resilient than we think. We made it this far. Several suggestions were put forth to increase resilience: 1. Take on long term challenges such as a higher…
I belong to two CPTSD Facebook groups. Information is shared, encouragement given, and is a fairly safe place to share. When someone mentions a video or mentor they like, I look them up. Find out what they believe is helpful. I found many things that help me cope and feel like I am thriving. This…
A double standard is occurring and no on seems to care. People and press are screaming at the top of their lungs because of a zero tolerance for illegal aliens coming into this country, United States. Because the adults are treated as criminals the children are being taken from the parents. People….this is not new. …
Reading other blogs I am reminded of some of the things that I need to do or have done. Be Inspired suggest to Get Yourself Out Some people with PTSD groan at this point and say, “I can’t walk outside my front door.” I spent 3 years basically bed ridden… so I found adventures in…
I didn’t learn a lot of this stuff from my counselor. For about a year I belonged to an online community that were survivors of narcissistic parents. My eyes were opened to a whole new way of looking at my mother. She was never diagnosed because she refused to see a counselor more than once…
Rachel agreed to let me share this. This is her experience and her voice…..sharing this I am hoping that another point of view may help someone. People die every day at their own hand…..I am hoping education and another choice or a sliver of hope will help someone get the help they need. …
I like to mix in solutions along with raising awareness. Little Shaman shares a series of pod casts dealing with narcissistic personality types. This also works in many situations with an aggressive person looking for a fight not a solution. Little Shaman healing https://www.littleshaman.org/ How to use Grey Rock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAsFAGzxBkI&feature=youtu.be I would call this, “You…
Reading over the list of abuses recognized by the State governments, I realized one did not make the list. Recognizing religious abuse is one of the most difficult to pinpoint and acknowledge. I recognize that religion is a hot topic for many abuse survivors for a good reason. I totally understand if a reader decides…
PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving 