Listened to a speaker share the idea of one lady facing massive health problems. She created a Can-Can list….I can breathe, I can smile, I can……. You get the drift. Too often with PTSD, long term health problems, or disabilities we sometimes focus so much on what we can’t do we neglect to open ourselves…
And Drag George…… This is a punch line from a Golfing joke. 4 guys were golfing buddies and met rain or shine on the links every Saturday. One particular Saturday the wife noticed they came home particularly late. She asked her husband what happened. “Oh it was terrible,” he complained, “George had a heart attack…
One of the difficult things with PTSD is people ask, “How bad was it?” Like there has to be some scale to measure pain before it is “OK” to have PTSD. What is bad or the worst thing to one person may be a piece of cake to someone else. Too often a person with…
Sometimes I read a quote on Facebook or on another blog that I want to share. I include the link back to the page after I explore it a bit myself. I don’t check out everything but I am impressed by what I saw. http://stevemaraboli.net/ I believe this goes along with my other post on…
You’ve heard the quote, “Don’t burn your bridges.” Basically a reminder don’t lash out when you leave a situation in case you need to go back someday. I am learning that there are some bridges that need to be burned to make sure I never go back to a place I used to be in. …
One of the more irritating questions that my counselor harped on “Why do you keep giving your power away?” It irritated me because I didn’t believe I had any power to give away in the first place. Punching him crossed my mind once or twice but he always kept plenty of floor space between his…
PTSD and grief are similar that you need to go through these steps. Try another route if you must but you still come through these 4 steps. Thanks to my friend in Australia for sharing this. I’m glad I just found this :© EPEC Project,1999 Module 12: Last Hours of Living, Part 3 Page…
PTSD Break The Silence Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse wherein your partner manipulates your perception of reality. Here’s 10 signs you’re being gaslighted. 1. You’re told something is normal that you can feel deep in your bones is not. Say your husband (or partner or boyfriend or even friend) does something you find…
Every person heals at their own rate and in their own way. However, I learned from reading many blogs, books, and articles that there are a few basic rules that show up on a regular basis. Rule #1 Stop lying, especially to yourself. This is difficult to look at your own life without excuses or…
Awareness of childhood sexual abuse It is far more dangerous to be falsely healed than authentically and admittedly broken. I have great days and terrible ones. I have a long way to go, but don’t we all? Abuse victims or otherwise? The day I stop trying to make a difference for those still struggling with…
PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving 