One of my diagnoses is PTSD but since I have not suffered one particular event I more than likely have Complex PTSD which is a product of exposure to traumatic situations in a person’s life. The numerous fights my parents would have in front of me combined with the verbal bullies at school are the…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that arises after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. While it’s normal to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation, individuals with PTSD may feel stressed or frightened even when they are not in danger. This blog post aims to provide an overview of PTSD,…
Intergenerational trauma involves passing down the impact of trauma from one generation to the next. This transmission occurs when the psychological wounds of a traumatic event, like abuse or neglect, affect family dynamics, influencing both direct individuals and their descendants. The consequences may include maladaptive coping mechanisms, dysfunctional relationships, and mental health challenges. The cycle…
This is me at 3 with my Grandma (my dad’s mom) – this grandma and my other one (my mom’s mom) were an important figure in my childhood because when my parents fought my dad would send me to my grandparents for help and I would stay with Grandma and Grandpa would help my dad…
