I have lived with Complex PTSD since 2014. My journey from survival to thriving will be life-long. My hope is that by sharing my story, others might find some benefit from it. Whether it is simply the feeling of knowing we are not alone, or if you might learn how to help yourself or another, may we all find more compassion for others and grow together.
As a Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Facilitator, there are a number of questions that I frequently receive. One of the most common questions is regarding the difference between PTSD, PTS, Complex Trauma, and all of the...
Photo Credit: My Bruises Are From, taken at Queens of the Mat Today you are beginning self-defense training. You have been considering this for quite some time. You still aren’t sure if you should. Or, if...
I can’t seem to quit diving head first towards all the things that scare the absolute sh*t out of me. For me, this is a benchmark of healing. After too many years, nearly two...
From research for my report presentation for my 200HR Teacher Training, PTSD affects the brain, nervous system, hormones & chemicals, thyroid, and adrenal glands. Research also suggests that yoga can be an effective form...
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. All information here was found in one of the resources listed and linked below, unless otherwise stated as my personal opinion based on my own experience with PTSD....
PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a fairly new term to describe the effect of traumatic events on the human brain and psyche. While many have heard of it, not many people realize that it...
Six months ago I was in an emotionally abusive marriage and my husband attempted to use the threat of suicide as a manipulation tactic. There had been many other events leading up to this grand...
By sharing my story, my only hope is that this will help someone, in some way. We all deserve love. We all deserve kindness and respect. We all deserve to feel safe in our...