In July 2019 I was diagnosed (by a psychiatrist) as having complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) resulting from physical, emotional and sexual abuse that occurred during childhood, adolescence and adulthood.
Author: Colleen
Deep Dive on CPTSD | The First Time I Drank, I Drank a Bottle
Substance abuse is a common feature of CPTSD. Day 5, May 18, 2020 It's bedtime on Monday night, the final day of the long weekend that is solidly linked with the rituals of camping, barbecuing, and of course, drinking. This year is different for me as I quit drinking 5 days ago. I'm not sure …
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Starve COVID, Feed Food Banks
With fewer volunteers and fewer donations, our food banks are going to need to hire paid staff AND purchase more food items. Our national network of food banks needs all the help it can get.
Deep Dive into Anxiety Relief | Walking in a Small Town
Walking increases the flow of oxygenated blood in the brain as well as boosting the release of feel-good endorphins and dopamine.
On the Loss of a Dog
This post contains TRIGGERS related to pet loss. I know firsthand how the loss of a dog can break the heart of a family. On June 28, 2019 our family said good-bye to our beloved rescue dog Cassie. I adopted Cassie on August 9, 2007 during the single mom phase of my life. I remember …
