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Sometimes I feel like I have two sides to me: I'm the person people see who appears to have my life together, but there's also the person underneath who is dealing with deep-rooted trauma, toxic shame, and challenges. I’ve suffered from long-term complex childhood trauma that’s shaped my life...

OliveJewel, I like your question as it has to be considered. It is possible that much of our experience of PTSD symptoms is related to the “absence” of self-determination and the presence of a sense of control over one’s environment and destiny. Therefore, it is important to consider how...

prynne, phew, I empathize, and have agreed with that horrible inner critic, as well, owning every negative label thrown my way. My mother did everything she could to program me the way she believed was best, for her benefit, of course. She invalidated every thought, opinion, or idea I had, and...

OceanEyes, the very best thing you can do for yourself is begin researching everything you can find on Complex-PTSD, and get to know the foundational information so you can better identify and learn your not by yourself, by a long shot. The more you can learn about trauma and the degrees in...

I completely and wholeheartedly agree with your view of our safe space/home, and would continue as you always have. Those who are knowledgeable in trauma informed care and the people in our therapeutic networks are always verbalizing the need to avoid isolation and the dangers associated with...

I am sorry you have had to go through this issue, and empathize with your feelings of feeling betrayed. It sounds like she has her own internal issues that she maybe needs to deal with and has the inability to support you in the way you need to be supported. I would hate to be in the position...