How the Body Keeps the Score: Listening to What Your Body Is Trying to Say Have you ever felt like your body was reacting to something even when your mind couldn’t quite explain it? A racing heart, tight chest, sudden exhaustion, or a stomach that flips for no reason—these are all ways your body might… Continue reading How the Body Keeps the Score
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When Feeling Angry Ask Yourself These Things
Plans Are a Good Thing When faced with challenges, it helps to have a plan. Identifying current triggers and preparing to address them proactively can create a more supportive and understanding environment. Sharing concerns with therapists and other professionals allows for more informed responses based on compassion, grace, and love. When Feeling Angry Ask Yourself… Continue reading When Feeling Angry Ask Yourself These Things
The Body Keeps the Score
The Body Keeps the Score: How Unresolved Trauma Manifests Physically We often think of trauma as something that exists only in the mind—something we can push down, lock away, and move past if we just “get over it.” But the truth is, trauma doesn’t just live in our thoughts; it takes root in our bodies.… Continue reading The Body Keeps the Score
What is a Traumaversary?
What is a Traumaversary? A traumaversary is the anniversary of some sort of trauma in your life. It can be from a deployment, abuse, car accident, traumatic pregnancy/birth, house fires, neglect... the list can go on and on. You aren't obsessing over all the bad things that happened in your life. It is simply something… Continue reading What is a Traumaversary?
What Fireworks Means to a School Shooting Survivor
What Fireworks Means to a School Shooting Survivor I despise fireworks. Some of them are so pretty, but the sound triggers me. I can feel it in my chest whenever a firework goes off. The breath gets knocked out of me, and I freeze. At that moment, I am transported back to school. I am… Continue reading What Fireworks Means to a School Shooting Survivor
World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day
World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day WARNING THIS COULD BE A TRIGGERING POST: Today, September 10, 2020, is World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day. Content in this issue contains information on death and dying, mental illness, and mental health crisis, which some readers may find triggering. If you need support at any time, please call or text… Continue reading World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day
Suicide Deaths in the United States
Suicide Deaths in the United States These are some powerful visuals from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. The statistics are based on Suicide Deaths in the United States. Please, stop and take a look. More people have suicidal ideations than you think. Sadly, some of these people may be your family or friends. From 2009… Continue reading Suicide Deaths in the United States
You are Not Your Trauma
Highlighting Stories of Survivors In this story, you will read about a "boyfriend" who abuses his girlfriend. The phrase "You Are Not Your Trauma" has affected my heart so profoundly. As my heart was breaking for what this young girl had gone through, in the end, she knows Truth. What man used for evil, He… Continue reading You are Not Your Trauma
Resources that Can Help with Suicide Prevention
Resources that Can Help with Suicide Prevention Suicide is a topic that is near to my heart. This month is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Specifically, if you think someone you know is in danger, call 911! Make sure they seek help. During an escalated situation, sometimes mental clarity can get in the way. For… Continue reading Resources that Can Help with Suicide Prevention
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Tough but Important September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide...that word makes my heart jump in my throat and I have an immediate physical reaction. People are so afraid to talk about this subject because they may be afraid it could "trigger" someone. That is a valid… Continue reading September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These effects can include physical problems and problems with behavior and learning. Often, people with FASD have a mix of these problems. What is FASD? FASD refers to a range… Continue reading Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Save Me I am Drowning
When We Met Please save me. I am drowning. LA's death has been a HARD thing for me to blog about....but I keep thinking if I get out my thoughts, through my fingertips....maybe I can get the images out of my mind. LA.....we met when our boys were playing baseball when they were about… Continue reading Save Me I am Drowning
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