Mental illness is an uninvited guest that lingers in the shadows of many lives, often invisible to the untrained eye. As someone who has navigated the murky waters of mental […]

One of the most glaring issues is the inability to save money without facing repercussions from SSI. The program enforces strict asset limits, penalizing those who attempt to save even modest amounts. If you have more than $2,000 in resources, you risk losing your benefits. This cap makes it extraordinarily difficult to plan for the future, whether it's for emergencies, education, or even something as simple as a small vacation.

Turning the lights off at night is a seemingly simple daily act for many. It signals the eventual soothing descent into darkness and slumber. However, for survivors of trauma and abuse, the night can become a battleground—one where the mind, a powerful repository of anguish, resurrects horrors in the form of nightmares and night terrors. Such nocturnal episodes, shrouded in mystery, are often dismissed as mere byproducts of a tired mind or an overactive imagination. Yet, these phenomena harbor secrets that demand our attention, especially within the context of trauma. Nightmares and night terrors are not only harbingers of hidden trauma, they are messengers beckoning us to confront the shadows of the past. Let's unravel the enigma of these disturbing nocturnal experiences and propose a deeper, more compassionate understanding of their role in the healing process of trauma survivors.

Child abuse is a global phenomenon that has far-reaching effects not just on vulnerable children, but also on adult survivors. Its impact can show up in many ways, including chronic […]

Oftentimes, when someone suffers from an illness or disability, we tend to associate it with weakness or think that it might be their fault. This can be especially true when individuals have past trauma that has contributed to their current condition. However, it’s important to recognize that this way of thinking is both harmful and untrue. In this blog post, we’ll take a deep dive into how we can work to break the stigma against illness and disabilities due to past trauma.

As a survivor of childhood abuse, it can be hard to come to terms with the trauma that you’ve experienced. It can be even harder when those around you don’t understand the complexity of what you’ve been through. Victim shaming is an all too common occurrence that adult survivors of childhood abuse can experience, leading to feelings of shame, guilt, and even self-blame. In this blog post, we will explore victim shaming and how it affects survivors of childhood abuse. We’ll also provide you with a guide to understand and manage victim shaming that can help you on the road to recovery.

Maintaining autonomy while healing from trauma can be an important aspect for survivors. It is important for survivors to have control over their own healing process and journey. This can be done by setting boundaries and establishing a sense of agency. Survivors can set boundaries with their therapists, friends, and family members in order to maintain a sense of control over their healing journey. Additionally, utilizing self-care techniques and practicing mindfulness can help survivors feel more in control of their own healing. It is also important for survivors to have a support system that respects their autonomy and allows them to make decisions about their own healing. By maintaining autonomy, survivors can reclaim their power, build resilience, and take steps towards healing from their trauma at their own pace.

Relationships are often tested when it comes to having arguments. It can be easy to fight and argue but it is hard to have healthy debates. Arguments often end up in a shouting match, with both sides being so invested in their own opinion that they completely shut down the thoughts and ideas of the other. To have a healthy relationship, you need to learn how to turn arguments into discussions. Disagreeing is okay, as long as you learn to do it constructively and healthily. In this blog post, we’ll give you a few tips on how to argue healthily.

We all have those days when nothing goes right. You wake up on the wrong side of the bed, your alarm clock doesn’t go off, and then you get stuck in traffic. You’re not alone. 

I have something to say and I sincerely hope you will listen. It is time to break the stigma against people who have suffered trauma and live with wounds still bleeding and scars not yet fully healed. Invisible wounds that no one can see unless they watch very closely.