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A poem of resilience; of a child's dreams of hope, and a woman's acceptance of her own bravery. #PTSDAwareness #PTSDRecovery #TraumaAwareness #CSASurvivor #Childhoodtrauma #Writing to heal #Poetry
A poem about trauma, abuse, and the after effects as we try to heal. #PTSD #CSASurvivor #Trauma #poetry #writingtoheal
A depiction of Anxiety.  #Poetry #Blogging #Anxiety #PTSD #Run #WritingToHeal #ChildhoodTrauma #CSA #CSASurvivor #MeToo

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I had an honest conversation with myself about being the wounded child and how that has affected my parenting, causing me to unintentionally be The Wounding Parent to my adult son. Read along and let me know if you have ever struggles with this balancing act too. #Parentingaftertrauma #Parenting #TheWoundedChild #TheWoundingParent #PersonalResponsibility #Showupforyourchildren #TraumaInformed #HealingTrauma Parents, Parenting, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Child Protection, Childhood Trauma, Ptsd Awareness, Ptsd, Guidance, Healing Trauma
The Wounded Child or The Wounding Parent: Which One Am I?
I had an honest conversation with myself about being the wounded child and how that has affected my parenting, causing me to unintentionally be The Wounding Parent to my adult son. Read along and let me know if you have ever struggles with this balancing act too. #Parentingaftertrauma #Parenting #TheWoundedChild #TheWoundingParent #PersonalResponsibility #Showupforyourchildren #TraumaInformed #HealingTrauma
I explored a natural supplement for depression that is used in other countries as a prescription. I've had no adverse side effects and I can tell that it has helped me. #Supplements #MentalHealth #TraumaRecovery, #Healing Social Media, Mindfulness, Coaching, Personal Development, Youtube, How Are You Feeling, Self Care, Improve Yourself, Overcoming Anxiety
Using Sam-e (S-adenosylmethionine) for Depression
I explored a natural supplement for depression that is used in other countries as a prescription. I've had no adverse side effects and I can tell that it has helped me. #Supplements #MentalHealth #TraumaRecovery, #Healing
Everyone needs a couple go-to songs that speak to their souls.   Songs you love to sing because you relate; songs you turn up and tell your friends to"shhhhh" because they NEED to hear the lyrics - the songs that always choke you up because they speak such a truth to your core Self Esteem, Cannabis, Fitness, Health, Yoga, Asthma
10 Empowering Songs of Self-Worth for Trauma Survivors
Everyone needs a couple go-to songs that speak to their souls. Songs you love to sing because you relate; songs you turn up and tell your friends to"shhhhh" because they NEED to hear the lyrics - the songs that always choke you up because they speak such a truth to your core
A poem of resilience; of a child's dreams of hope, and a woman's acceptance of her own bravery. #PTSDAwareness #PTSDRecovery #TraumaAwareness #CSASurvivor #Childhoodtrauma #Writing to heal #Poetry Graphic Organisers, Mugs, Alcohol, Motivation, Word Problems, Dissertation Writing, Essay Topics, Homework Help, Problem Solving
The Little Fighter
A poem of resilience; of a child's dreams of hope, and a woman's acceptance of her own bravery. #PTSDAwareness #PTSDRecovery #TraumaAwareness #CSASurvivor #Childhoodtrauma #Writing to heal #Poetry
Adjusting to mental health treatment via TeleHealth after years of in-person therapy hasn't been easy, but it is possible. #PTSD #PTSDAwareness #TeleHealth #Healing #MentalHealth #CSASurvivor #SelfCare #MotivationalMemes Quotations, Thoughts, Art, Inspirational Quotes, Wise Words, Quotes To Live By, Quotable Quotes, Words Of Wisdom
Adjusting to TeleHealth Treatment for PTSD
Adjusting to mental health treatment via TeleHealth after years of in-person therapy hasn't been easy, but it is possible. #PTSD #PTSDAwareness #TeleHealth #Healing #MentalHealth #CSASurvivor #SelfCare #MotivationalMemes
Adjusting to a new normal in the face of uncertainty, and powerlessness while managing a behemoth called PTSD. But there is Opportunity in Uncertainty. #PTSD #PTSDAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #Depression #Trauma #EmotionalProcessing #Selfcare #MotivationalMemes #SelfIsolatingwithMentalIllness Inspiration, Mental Health Awareness, Ptsd Quotes, Complex Ptsd, Dissociation, Depression, Trauma
Managing PTSD during a Global Pandemic
Adjusting to a new normal in the face of uncertainty, and powerlessness while managing a behemoth called PTSD. But there is Opportunity in Uncertainty. #PTSD #PTSDAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #Depression #Trauma #EmotionalProcessing #Selfcare #MotivationalMemes #SelfIsolatingwithMentalIllness
A poem about trauma, abuse, and the after effects as we try to heal. #PTSD #CSASurvivor #Trauma #poetry #writingtoheal Adhd, Blond, Blonde Women, Style, Person, Person Sitting, Supportive, Temper, Wearing Black
The Thief: a poem about abuse
A poem about trauma, abuse, and the after effects as we try to heal. #PTSD #CSASurvivor #Trauma #poetry #writingtoheal
Managing the constantly contradictory emotions of PTSD through recovery is no easy feat. #PTSD #Vulnerabilty #Confidence #Traumarecovery #CSASurvivor Life Quotes, Wisdom, Vulnerability, Favorite Quotes, Truth
Confidence and Vulnerability: the road to recovery is not straight
Managing the constantly contradictory emotions of PTSD through recovery is no easy feat. #PTSD #Vulnerabilty #Confidence #Traumarecovery #CSASurvivor
I saw this post on social media and it got me thinking about what it has meant for me, my life, and my healing when my childhood trauma and my identity were challenged to be viewed as individual of each other. #Childhoodabuse #Healing #Traumarecovery #Posttraumaticstressdisorder #PTSD #Identity #Trauma #CSASurvivor #Traumaawareness #Fear #Acceptance #Awareness #recovery #MentalHealth #MentalIllness #Letstalk #Mystory #Metoo Mental Health, Instagram, Healing Quotes, Trauma Quotes, Emotional Healing, Mental And Emotional Health, Limiting Beliefs, Emotional Health
When Trauma and Identity Cross Paths
I saw this post on social media and it got me thinking about what it has meant for me, my life, and my healing when my childhood trauma and my identity were challenged to be viewed as individual of each other. #Childhoodabuse #Healing #Traumarecovery #Posttraumaticstressdisorder #PTSD #Identity #Trauma #CSASurvivor #Traumaawareness #Fear #Acceptance #Awareness #recovery #MentalHealth #MentalIllness #Letstalk #Mystory #Metoo
A two-step process my therapist shared with me that has helped me as I struggle to manage anxiety in daily living. #Anxiety #SelfHelp #MentalHealth #PTSD #CPTSD #PTSDAwareness #CSASurvivor #TraumaAwareness #Coping #Healing #Blogging #Blogger Mental Health Problems, Stress Disorders, Deal With Anxiety, Reduce Anxiety, Ways To Reduce Anxiety, Health Problems, Overcoming Fear
The Best Advise I Ever Received for Dealing with Anxiety
A two-step process my therapist shared with me that has helped me as I struggle to manage anxiety in daily living. #Anxiety #SelfHelp #MentalHealth #PTSD #CPTSD #PTSDAwareness #CSASurvivor #TraumaAwareness #Coping #Healing #Blogging #Blogger
Real life living with #ptsd. Psychology Facts, Narcissistic Abuse, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Mental Health Facts, Depression And Anxiety
Real life living with #ptsd.
“anxiety's like a rocking chair. it gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you very far.” (1) Healing Journey, Growth, Something To Do
Rocking - Surviving Childhood Trauma
“anxiety's like a rocking chair. it gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you very far.” (1)
A depiction of Anxiety.  #Poetry #Blogging #Anxiety #PTSD #Run #WritingToHeal #ChildhoodTrauma #CSA #CSASurvivor #MeToo Photos Of Women, Stock Photos, Photo, Running Women, Stock, Free Stock Photos, Fog, Female
Nowhere to Run
A depiction of Anxiety. #Poetry #Blogging #Anxiety #PTSD #Run #WritingToHeal #ChildhoodTrauma #CSA #CSASurvivor #MeToo
Monologues – Surviving Childhood Trauma  Dealing with #anxiety, #moraljustice, and #closure.  #poetry #ptsdawareness #Mentalillnessfeelslike #ptsd #CSAsurvivor #mentalhealth #traumasurvivor Quotes, Frases, Joie De Vivre, Marketing, Feliz, Me Quotes
Monologues - Surviving Childhood Trauma
Monologues – Surviving Childhood Trauma Dealing with #anxiety, #moraljustice, and #closure. #poetry #ptsdawareness #Mentalillnessfeelslike #ptsd #CSAsurvivor #mentalhealth #traumasurvivor
Christ, Feelings, Light In The Dark, Poetic Devices, The Darkest, Dark Thoughts, Darkness, Dark Side, Bring It On
Flashbacks - Surviving Childhood Trauma
Haiku helps me focus and articulate the emotional chaos of childhood trauma. Keeping A Journal, Slow Lifestyle, Mindfulness Journal, Ways To Relax
Haiku: Emotional Chaos - Surviving Childhood Trauma
Haiku helps me focus and articulate the emotional chaos of childhood trauma.
Glorious. What my childhood could have been, should have been, but was not. Family vacations, weekend bar-b-ques, with photo albums full of happy memories, these things did not exist. Sadness, loss… Malaga, Deus, Vida, Paisajes, Sanat, Fotos, Wilhelm, Image, Musica
Glorious - Surviving Childhood Trauma
Glorious. What my childhood could have been, should have been, but was not. Family vacations, weekend bar-b-ques, with photo albums full of happy memories, these things did not exist. Sadness, loss…
A poem about the confusing process of disconnecting the link between the broken child within and the adult who wants to be whole.  #PTSD #PTSDAwareness #DevelopmentalTrauma #ChildhoodSexualAbuse #CSASurvivor #Healing #Pain #SelfDoubt #EndTheStigma #SickNotWeak #metoo #Trauma #poetry #Writing Natal, Childhood, Adoption, Clothes Collection, Body Image
The Child & The Woman
A poem about the confusing process of disconnecting the link between the broken child within and the adult who wants to be whole. #PTSD #PTSDAwareness #DevelopmentalTrauma #ChildhoodSexualAbuse #CSASurvivor #Healing #Pain #SelfDoubt #EndTheStigma #SickNotWeak #metoo #Trauma #poetry #Writing
Living with #PTSD is no joke, it takes a Warrior! Understanding the struggle is hard for those who have no point of reference. I get it though, please be kind to yourself. #PTSDAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #SickNotWeak #CSASurvivor #Healing #Coping Samos, Public Relations, Ale, Mare, Resilience, Miracles
Even Warriors get Tired
Living with #PTSD is no joke, it takes a Warrior! Understanding the struggle is hard for those who have no point of reference. I get it though, please be kind to yourself. #PTSDAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #SickNotWeak #CSASurvivor #Healing #Coping
Part two of my miniseries on EMDR Therapy and PTSD based on my experiences over the last two years using this form of treatment. #PTSD #PTSDAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #MeToo #EMDRTherapy #EndTheStigma #SickNotWeak #Recovery #Treatment #Healing #CSASurvivor #TraumaSurvivor End The Stigma, Emdr, Survivor, Emdr Therapy, Life, Save My Life, Best Smile Quotes
Part two of my miniseries on EMDR Therapy and PTSD based on my experiences over the last two years using this form of treatment. #PTSD #PTSDAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #MeToo #EMDRTherapy #EndTheStigma #SickNotWeak #Recovery #Treatment #Healing #CSASurvivor #TraumaSurvivor
Part three of my miniseries on EMDR Therapy and PTSD based on my experiences over the last two years using this form of treatment. #PTSD #PTSDAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #MeToo #EMDRTherapy #EndTheStigma #SickNotWeak #Recovery #Treatment #Healing #CSASurvivor #TraumaSurvivor Less Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotional Stress, Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
5 Benefits of EMDR Therapy for Trauma Survivors - Surviving Childhood Trauma
Part three of my miniseries on EMDR Therapy and PTSD based on my experiences over the last two years using this form of treatment. #PTSD #PTSDAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #MeToo #EMDRTherapy #EndTheStigma #SickNotWeak #Recovery #Treatment #Healing #CSASurvivor #TraumaSurvivor Less
Part one of my miniseries on EMDR Therapy and PTSD based on my experiences over the last two years using this form of treatment. #PTSD #PTSDAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #MeToo #EMDRTherapy #EndTheStigma #SickNotWeak #Recovery #Treatment #Healing #CSASurvivor #TraumaSurvivor Spiritual Quotes, People, Picture Quotes, Saint Quotes
EMDR Therapy and PTSD: The Basics
Part one of my miniseries on EMDR Therapy and PTSD based on my experiences over the last two years using this form of treatment. #PTSD #PTSDAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #MeToo #EMDRTherapy #EndTheStigma #SickNotWeak #Recovery #Treatment #Healing #CSASurvivor #TraumaSurvivor
Translating dreams of death in the midst of recovery from trauma. #PTSD #PTSDAwareness #Dreams #Death #Emotions #Trauma #EMDRTherapy #Writing #Blogging #CSA #CSASurvivor #MeToo #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthAwareness #Acceptance #Fear Fear, Acceptance, Reality
I Dreamt of Death Last Night -
Translating dreams of death in the midst of recovery from trauma. #PTSD #PTSDAwareness #Dreams #Death #Emotions #Trauma #EMDRTherapy #Writing #Blogging #CSA #CSASurvivor #MeToo #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthAwareness #Acceptance #Fear
#ptsd #ptsdawareness #mentalheathawareness #csa #traumasurvivor #courage #emotions #acceptance #healing #blogging #blogger Be Your Own Boss, Mom, Tips, Bad Habits, Emotions, Self, Mindset
4 Days in the Dark & Realizing Emotional Strength - Surviving Childhood Trauma
#ptsd #ptsdawareness #mentalheathawareness #csa #traumasurvivor #courage #emotions #acceptance #healing #blogging #blogger
In order to learn how to let go, first you must understand your obstacles.   #Ptsd #ptsdawareness #CSASurvivor #mentalhealthawareness #trauma #relationships #letgo #acceptance #sicknotweak #believesurvivors Understanding Yourself, Vulnerability Quotes, Physical Change, Understanding
6 Ways the Past Complicates Relationships in the Present for Trauma Survivors - Surviving Childhood Trauma
In order to learn how to let go, first you must understand your obstacles. #Ptsd #ptsdawareness #CSASurvivor #mentalhealthawareness #trauma #relationships #letgo #acceptance #sicknotweak #believesurvivors
QoTD: New Endings - learning to reframe the narrative as a childhood trauma survivor.  #PTSD #PTSDAwareness #MentalHealth #CSASurvivor #CSA #Quotes #Blogging #EndTheStigma #SickNotWeak #Recovery #Healing Leadership, Business Quotes, Motivational Quotes, Be Yourself Quotes, Positive Quotes
QoTD: New Endings - Surviving Childhood Trauma
QoTD: New Endings - learning to reframe the narrative as a childhood trauma survivor. #PTSD #PTSDAwareness #MentalHealth #CSASurvivor #CSA #Quotes #Blogging #EndTheStigma #SickNotWeak #Recovery #Healing
Reflections on two years of therapy and what I have  learned about the healing process.  #PTSD #PTSDAwareness #CPTSD #MentalHealth #CSA #CSASurvivor #Therapy #Recovery #Healing #BelieveSurvivors #Trauma #ChildhoodSexualAbuseSurvivor #MeToo #EndTheStigma #SickNotWeak #Counseling #Treatment Trauma Therapy, Ptsd Support, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Ptsd Recovery
11 Things Trauma Survivors Need to Know as They Begin Therapy - Surviving Childhood Trauma
Reflections on two years of therapy and what I have learned about the healing process. #PTSD #PTSDAwareness #CPTSD #MentalHealth #CSA #CSASurvivor #Therapy #Recovery #Healing #BelieveSurvivors #Trauma #ChildhoodSexualAbuseSurvivor #MeToo #EndTheStigma #SickNotWeak #Counseling #Treatment
#anxiety #ptsd #ptsdawarness #mentalhealth #recovery #healing }survivingchildhoodtraumablog  Follow my journey with PTSD at www.survivingchildhoodtraumablog.wordpress.com Wordpress, Anxiety Panic Attacks, Healing
QoTD: Anxiety - Surviving Childhood Trauma
#anxiety #ptsd #ptsdawarness #mentalhealth #recovery #healing }survivingchildhoodtraumablog Follow my journey with PTSD at www.survivingchildhoodtraumablog.wordpress.com
Facing my Childhood: How It All Started – Surviving Childhood Trauma Meditation, Self Help
Facing my Childhood: How It All Started - Surviving Childhood Trauma
Facing my Childhood: How It All Started – Surviving Childhood Trauma
7 Reasons Why I Started Sharing my Story of Childhood Sexual Abuse – Surviving Childhood Trauma   #CSA #CSASurvivor #PTSD #CPTSD #PTSDAwareness #Trauma #healing #recovery Recovery
7 Reasons Why I Started Sharing my Story of Childhood Sexual Abuse - Surviving Childhood Trauma
7 Reasons Why I Started Sharing my Story of Childhood Sexual Abuse – Surviving Childhood Trauma #CSA #CSASurvivor #PTSD #CPTSD #PTSDAwareness #Trauma #healing #recovery