Jess Journals: Turn your worst fears into comforts
You know what sucks? Living out of fear. For years, I didn’t do… well… much of anything. Because it was all too terrifying for me to comprehend making a move. Making decisions was nothing short of horrific when I was so ready and willing to imagine the worst-case...Endless Trauma Loops Pt I: Why… and how to forgive ourselves?
If you’d rather listen to my words than read them, I can’t blame you…so I’ve been recording my writing into audio for your ease of consumption.This blog post exists as a podcast episode, dontcha know. Check it out if that’s something ya...LIVE: My comfortable, crazy-controlled life is over. Leaning in instead of running away.
This series of posts is about my return to my childhood home… but even if you’re not visiting your childhood home and experiencing all your old triggers, I think we’re going through some similar things right now. Isn’t the “end” of...Member resource post by Daniel: “Be Yourself, Do Not Give Up”
Truthbetold… I stole this entry off the community Discord server. If you haven’t popped over to Discord yet to be introduced, Daniel is one of the moderators who’s giving me one hell of a hand getting the “connection” part of this project...1.13 “Revert to Draft” | LIVE | Leaning into dark emotions; Getting honest about my lost relationship
June 24th 2020 So… for months I’ve been doing well, spitting optimism, and riding highs. But this hasn’t been totally honest with myself. There’s been something bubbling under the surface that I haven’t wanted to deal with. I...1.12 ✭ Early Days Rerelease: Endless Trauma Loops | Why do they happen
This podcast episode explores the concept of “endless trauma loops” in Complex PTSD recovery. The host discusses how childhood trauma can lead to repetitive patterns in adult life, influenced by subconscious programming, core beliefs, and inner critics. The episode delves into why individuals might repeat harmful patterns despite having insight into their behavior. It also touches on the importance of self-awareness, pattern recognition, and self-forgiveness in breaking these cycles. The host shares personal experiences and reflections to illustrate these concepts.
✭ 1.11 Early Days Rerelease: Complex Trauma and insecure attachments
This podcast episode explores the challenges of romantic relationships for individuals with Complex PTSD. The host shares personal experiences with obsessive thinking, insecure attachment, and self-sabotaging patterns in relationships. The discussion covers topics such as ambiguity in new partnerships, the impact of past trauma on current relationships, and the struggle to maintain personal goals while in a relationship. The episode also touches on the process of self-reflection and the potential benefits of focusing on personal growth outside of romantic partnerships.
LIVE: From my childhood home. Talking ’bout family triggers.
I think most of us struggle with being back home. And yet, here I am. Three weeks into chilling in Illinois. It’s literally the longest period of time I’ve spent with my mom in over 10 years – probably more like 15, if we’re considering how...Guest Blogger Danny Urbana, “Get Up and Get Down and Get Outside”
This is the FINAL post in the Exercise for Trauma Recovery Series. Pre-Ramble I’m not the only one who has something to say about getting out of your indoor prison and changing your life. Far from it. To keep this community-based and inclusive, I wanted to get a...LIVE: Visiting my childhood home with C-PTSD. I’m “run-falling” downhill.
Continuing with my real-time reporting of life in a triggering place at a triggering time… A few days ago, I came to my “home area” and things are going a bit wild in the transition. Since getting here (the morning after arriving) I’ve been penning new posts that I...1.10 “Revert to Draft” | LIVE from my childhood home; Experiments and Results in C-PTSD management
June 14th, 2020. Who’s back home and losing my trauma recovery footing? This guy! When we left off, I was talking trauma and triggers caused by revisiting my roots. What’s happened since then? Instead of fleeing from my discomfort for the safety of Atlanta…....LIVE: Back in my childhood home. Losing routine & losing my goddamn mind
This is part of the Exercise for Trauma Recovery Series. This post wasn’t supposed to happen. But I’m so anxious, distracted, and cusp-of-tipping-into-madness that something needs to be said. Looks like I’ve got an “oh shit, I’m...HOW TO: Overcome stagnancy! Start hiking to Heal.
This is a HOW TO post in the Exercise for Trauma Recovery Series. Coming up next:Impromptu LIVE reporting from my trauma hell(plans change.) THEN:The Endless Trauma Loops Series. Every morning I wake up with the sun. I try to become aware of my surroundings and take a...1.9 “Revert to Draft” | Blog | Turn universal human fears into comforts
What happens when you’ve lost it all? You’ve got nothing left to lose, motherfucker. After your worst possible worries come true, it gives you a new perspective on what’s coming next. Or, at least it did in this MF’s case. This is a...✭ 1.8 Early Days Rerelease: Visiting home and trauma journey backslides
This podcast episode explores the challenges of managing Complex PTSD during a visit to the childhood home. The host shares personal experiences with anxiety, depression, and addiction recovery, discussing how environmental changes can trigger old patterns. The episode highlights various coping strategies, including mindfulness, exercise, and creative pursuits. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining mental health routines and self-compassion during difficult times, offering listeners insights into the ongoing nature of trauma recovery.