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How to Short-Circuit Fear
I used to be the person who hesitated. At social gatherings, I’d see someone I’d like to talk to, but…
The Red Flags of a Bad Therapist: How to Spot an Unsuitable Therapist Before It’s Too Late
Therapy is meant to be a place of healing, understanding, and growth. But what happens when the very person who…
What It Feels Like to Be Stuck in Fight/Flight and Nothing Works
For four days straight, I was trapped in fight-or-flight mode. My nervous system was completely hijacked, and no matter what…
Rebuilding Your Nervous System After CPTSD: A Little-Known Solution
For years, I wrestled with the overwhelming effects of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), feeling like my body and mind…
Why Some Therapists Aren’t Trauma-Informed (And How I Realized It the Hard Way)
For months, I sat in a therapist’s office, hoping for change. Session after session, I talked. I explained my struggles.…
Floating vs. Sauna for CPTSD Recovery: A Personal Journey
I’ve always been curious about how to soothe a nervous system that feels perpetually on edge, a curiosity born from…
10 survival patterns caused from narcissistic parents
Growing up with a narcissistic parent is really hard. It’s like you’re always trying to reach a bar that keeps…
The Fawn Response: How Trauma Makes You a People Pleaser
Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling completely drained — even though nothing “bad” seemed to happen? You…
10 Red Flags of a Narcissistic Dynamic: Trusting Your Body’s Early Warnings
Before we dive in, you might want to check out my previous article on fawning and how it can take…
When Family Blocks Your Healing: The Enabler’s Role in a Narcissistic System
When you grow up in a narcissistic family, the pain doesn’t always come from the obvious abuser. Sometimes, it comes…