Tag: trauma recovery
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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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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.
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To the One I Love, Even When I Seem Distant
A letter for the moments I pull away — not because I don’t love you, but because I’m still learning how to stay. For anyone healing from trauma or navigating love while neurodivergent, you’re not alone.
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It Took Me 10 Years to Try Medication
I avoided medication for almost a decade because of fear, shame, and stigma. But when I finally gave myself permission to try, everything changed. Here’s what I wish I’d known sooner — and how it helped me heal with Complex PTSD and ADHD.
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The Me I Thought I Had to Be: Letting Go of Perfectionism and People-Pleasing
Healing from trauma often means shedding the masks we wore for protection. This reflection explores perfectionism, people-pleasing, and reclaiming your identity beyond survival.
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Grounded by Play: How Sensory Moments with My Daughter Anchor Me
Living with C-PTSD, traditional grounding doesn’t always work for me. But sensory play with my daughter has become an unexpected and powerful way to feel present and anchored.
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When “Triggered” Becomes a Trend: Why Language Around Trauma Matters
The words “triggered” and “traumatised” are often misused in everyday language. Here’s why that matters—especially for those living with the real impact of trauma and C-PTSD.
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How I’m Navigating Motherhood with C-PTSD
Navigating motherhood with Complex PTSD can feel overwhelming. In this honest reflection, Ness shares the challenges, emotional triggers, and what’s helping her find strength as a trauma survivor and mum.
Traversing Trauma 