CPTSD

The Missing Limb: What CPTSD Recovery Actually Looks Like

When people talk about CPTSD recovery, they often imagine something like this: you work through the trauma, understand what happened, set boundaries, and eventually you “heal.” The wound closes. You get back to normal, or close enough. Maybe there’s a scar, maybe things work differently than before, but fundamentally, you’re whole again. This is what […]

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Personal Growth

When kindness feels like a threat, Emotional Flashbacks with CPTSD

Last night I had an experience that made me pause and reflect on my CPTSD. Someone said something kind, empathetic, even understanding, but my immediate reaction was defensive. My body tensed, my words sharpened, and I realised that even kindness can feel threatening when old wounds get triggered. Main Takeaways: Flashbacks aren’t just memories, they’re

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A note i wrote to myself to record a moment

When Witchy Meets ADHD

I had a witchy feeling last night. One of those where it feels like the universe is giving me a message. I don’t want to sound all hippy or woo-woo, but these happen to me with some regularity. And for the longest time, I thought they were “witchy” experiences, a type of message from the

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