A hopeful introspection on losing sight of loss in trauma, and how to recenter yourself using historian LaCapra's literature.
CPTSD symptoms that push people away
Do you feel abandoned by loved ones? Does being alone frighten you? Trauma affects your relationships, but you can heal your patterns.
Dry January? Tips on quitting from a recovered alcoholic!
We all suffer with the obsession of new year's resolutions. But how can you actually make it through the month, and beyond if you wish to do so?
Expectations are premeditated resentments
It's fair to say that everyone struggles with disappointment. So how do we avoid self-destructive behaviour and not expect outcomes in the first place?
Addicted to love: Dependency in relationships
Can I see others for who they truly are, or for who I want them to be? Too often we equate dependency with love.
This surprising lesson from 12-step fellowships
I entered the 12-steps fellowships hoping to get rid of my cravings. And I did!
Recovering from growing up too quickly
Were you the mature child in school? With traumatic childhood experiences, one learns to grow up far too quickly.
To be right or to be free, that is the question of trauma
Children of dysfunctional families learn to "lawyer up" for every single conversation. Why is this ultimately backfiring on our happiness?
Everyone has Faith – prove me wrong
We're so used to doubting anything unscientific, we have forgotten to doubt our doubt.
Do you feel stuck blogging and have too many passions to write about?
I started a blog to write my little heart out about all the topics I care about, but that turns about to be quiet a few. Not only have I read all the SEO guides I could find and am still none the wiser, but it seems that diversifying topics is the #1 mistake new... Continue Reading →