Posts Tagged ‘ trauma ’

PTSD Recovery Tip: Take Actions To Increase Your Confidence

Monday, March 12th, 2012

One of the toughest things about trauma and PTSD is how it affects your confidence in yourself. Part of recovery means building that confidence back up!
There’s no doubt about…

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Recovery Is A Long and Winding Road

Recovery Is A Long and Winding Road

Sunday, March 4th, 2012

As my mother would say, trauma recovery is ‘a long and winding road.’ Seeing it that way – and accepting it – makes the journey so much easier. 
In the…

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How Do You See Yourself?

How Do You See Yourself?

Sunday, February 26th, 2012

In my trauma recovery memoir I write about how I had changed after my trauma. Technically, the physical scars we not the issue for me; it was the emotional scars…

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PTSD Recovery Tip: Get Rid Of (Some of) Your Friends

Monday, February 13th, 2012

Recovery from trauma takes a lot of effort and commitment on your part. Effort that requires energy, focus and support. Every survivor I’ve ever met who’s moved through the recovery…

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Healing Thought of the Week: What Makes You Feel Safe?

Healing Thought of the Week: What Makes You Feel Safe?

Sunday, February 12th, 2012

One thing I really would have loved after my trauma was a feeling of safety. How would you like that?
While it’s true, we can’t guarantee we’re 100% safe every…

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