Today I have discovered that Small ‘t’ Trauma is an actual Thing. This gives me a great sense of relief and comfort. Thank Fuck, it’s not just me!!!
Allies in Recovery: Use and Overuse of Collateral Support
Burnout in caregivers impacts the quality of life of people with a mental health diagnosis. We need to research best practice to prevent abuse.
I am healed, but I still need patience
Finally free of abuse and toxic relationships, I’m healed, my scars fading. Hypervigilant, absent-minded, I need patience from my inner circle.
How to Deal with a Sociopath
My advice comes from my own experience of having a brother with antisocial personality disorder. He abused me, shot me and tried to stab me.
PTSD Symptoms and Treatment
PTSD is a mental illness that can develop after a traumatic experience. If you’ve experienced prolonged repetitive trauma, it’s called Complex PTSD.
Panic Attacks and Flashbacks
Refused help for anxiety, then blamed for suffering abuse, I attempted suicide. Now I know it wasn’t my fault, and tomorrow might get better.
Confessions of a Drama Addict; Healing after Abuse
Healing won’t be easy at first. But with the right help, guidance and support you will eventually flourish and become stronger day by day.
Why Can’t I Stop Living in the Past?
If only I could stop living in the past, and forget about the years of sexual abuse! I told, and I was called a liar. Then history repeated itself.
Changing the Dance of Grieving the Childhood that never was
I can never completely escape grieving the childhood that never was, but I can make today a pleasant and happy time. I can move confidently into the future.
Forgiveness. Recovering From Grief
By Tina Blacksmith Back in November I started therapy. My therapist suggested I pick up a copy of The Grief Recovery Handbook. The reason for this was to grieve the relationship I never had with my mom. Strangely enough the first relationship I completed was my dad. I was wrong Continue Reading
Growing Up in a Broken Home: The Aftermath
By Tina Blacksmith It doesn’t end once the abuse is over. I didn’t realise at the time that I would deal with the aftermath of growing up in a broken home for years and years after he was gone. If someone thinks abuse isn’t “a big deal” and we should Continue Reading
But you don’t look unwell… and other short stories
By Lou Bell But you don’t look unwell I am a mum and a wife. I have ADHD and ASD, and some of my children have inherited these conditions as well. Every day is a battle. A battle to stay calm, to stay focused and to stay positive… and that’s Continue Reading