Stories, reflections, and tools for healing from C-PTSD.
This is a place where real stories and insights are shared from someone who’s been through it, helping to light the way for others on their own journey to heal and recover from trauma.
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When Coping Becomes a Cycle: My Experience with Body Repetitive Behaviours and C-PTSD
Living with C-PTSD, I developed body-focused repetitive behaviours as a way to cope with overwhelm. Here’s how trauma shaped my habits — and how I began to heal.
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My Emergency Sensory Bag (And Why It Helped Me Cope With Overwhelm)
Learn how a simple emergency sensory bag can support trauma survivors through moments of overwhelm in public spaces. Grounding tools for emotional regulation.
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The Movement My Body Chose Without Me Knowing Why
Discover how walking became a powerful tool for regulating emotions, releasing trauma, and reconnecting with the body. A personal story of healing through movement.
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Why Do I Keep Saying Sorry? Understanding Overapologising as a Trauma Response
If you say “sorry” all the time—when you speak up, ask for help, or take up space—you’re not alone. Overapologising might be more than a habit. It could be a trauma response, and it’s something you can gently unlearn.
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Trigger Warnings: Helpful or Harmful? My Love-Hate Relationship With Them
Trigger warnings can help us feel safe—but for some of us with trauma, they can also spark anxiety before anything even happens. Here’s my honest take on both sides.
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Who Am I to Share My Story? Why Your Trauma Still Matters
Ever questioned if your story is worth sharing? If your trauma “counts”? You’re not alone—and your voice matters more than you think.
Traversing Trauma 