Ever heard those words? Ever said those words? Ever wanted to say them but held your tongue? Let’s be honest. Sometimes we just don’t feel like it. Whatever “it” is. As a trauma survivor with ADHD, I know how much harder things feel now than they ever felt before. For me, it’s adulting. Sometimes I just …
Toxic relationships – both personal and professional – depression, oppression, being controlled, and abuse create a toxic storm inside us that feels impossible to overcome. It derails our future plans, generates hopelessness, and we end up lost with no idea where to go. We begin to feel suffocated and bound. Ultimate submission and self-sacrifice cause …
Emotional Set-Backs During Abuse Recovery Let’s be realistic. No one bounces back from trauma perfectly, immediately, and without set backs. I don’t care how good your therapy is, how strong your will is, and how amazing your support system is. You’ve gone through extensive emotional trauma, and it takes years to undo what was done. …
