Trauma and Suicidal Ideation

Trauma and Suicidal Ideation

There are plenty of staggering statistics out there that tell the story about how childhood trauma affects the onset of suicidal ideation in adolescence and adulthood. Depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and isolation can all accompany the signs of PTSD. Therefore,...
Good and Bad Touches

Good and Bad Touches

Recovering from “Bad Touches” For years the terms “bad touches” and “good touches” have been used to educate children about how to be aware and avoid a perpetrator of abuse. Yet, what happens after a “bad touch” occurs and the child is left trying to determine if...
Staying Healthy

Staying Healthy

There is a lot of information out there about the health issues caused by too much stress. Trauma is about the worst kind of stress anyone can endure. Although there are not any specific numbers out there reporting which illnesses and the probability of trauma victims...
Trauma and Spirituality

Trauma and Spirituality

Spirituality can be a huge factor in the forming of resilience in healing from childhood trauma. Yet, it can also be a hinderance, especially if the trauma is a form of spiritual abuse. As I look at my own life, finding love, healing, and redemption from my trauma,...
Promises

Promises

With the coming of the new year comes resolutions, goals, and self-promises. But it is truly realistic to try and set unattainable goals coming away from a stressful time like Christmas and New Years? Many of us with PTSD are often asked, “What are your goals for the...
Overstimulation

Overstimulation

If you are like me, the day after Christmas is one of recovery and hopefully rest. For children and adults with a background of trauma, Christmas day can be one of sensory overload. Going to at least one long Christmas party can be so overstimulating that discomfort...