“Self” Images
Hey Motherfuckers, Happy Sunday. I hope you made it through the long weekend alive. Personally? I just spent two days emotionally and cognitively recovering from Thanksgiving… and I didn’t even see a single slice of turkey on Thursday. The hate hangover is...
Thanksgiving Special
I just wanted to reiterate the message *plus* add a comprehensive graphic to break down the typical family traditions. Remember, you’re not alone in feeling “alone” this holiday season. A bunch of Fuckers are right there with you, trying to...
6.15 Long-term Recovery; Your “Self” Circuit
So we talk an awful lot about the “key” to managing this lifelong battle of You vs. Bad Brains. Problem being… we’re great at short bursts of success, but not so skilled at the consistently managing our negative thoughts and feelings over time....
1.5. Life-Numbing Dissociation
Explore the concept of dissociation in trauma recovery. This podcast episode delves into the neurological basis of dissociation, its various types, and how it affects daily life. Learn about emotional and intellectual dissociation, depersonalization, derealization, and dissociative identities. Gain insights into the triggers for dissociative experiences and discover resources for further understanding and healing.
6.14 Family Holiday Survival
HERE WE FUCKING GO. Who’s ready to kickoff the season of family shitshows? Before you get your brain destroyed by the people who are supposed to care about you the most, TMFRs is here to help you remember a few important things about what their actions really...
4. EFFECTIVE Trauma Therapy
This is part 4 of the concise “miniseries” on CPTSD community learnings so far. For the podcasted version of this post, hit up the Podcast tab or search for “CPTSD” wherever you listen. For more information on these topics – including a...
Worksheet: Closing Background Brain Processes
Who wants a concise rundown of what we’re talkin bout this week on the private show? Because you MFing got one coming. Here’s a quick summary sheet with “steps” included, aimed to help you discover and shut down shitty brain programs. ...
1.4. Actually-Effective Therapy
Explore the process of finding effective trauma therapy for Complex PTSD. Learn about the importance of trauma-specialized care, therapeutic boundaries, and various therapy approaches. Gain insights into selecting the right therapist, understanding medication options, and accessing community support for trauma recovery.
6.13 “Closure” of Background Brain Processes
Good morning, Motherfuckers! Happy Wednesday, and I hope you’re ready for a new APPLICATION post. It’s potentially a lot of work, and a lot of relief, if you want to get busy tying up bad brain practices. Also, let me give you a warning – this...
1.4. Actually-Effective Therapy
Explore the process of finding effective trauma therapy for Complex PTSD. Learn about the importance of trauma-specialized care, therapeutic boundaries, and various therapy approaches. Gain insights into selecting the right therapist, understanding medication options, and accessing community support for trauma recovery.
And here’s a worksheet version of that “Attachment Program Development” Video
In case you wanted to stick these shitty drawings somewhere for later reference…. Like, when your family, partner, or loved ones are driving you to unwanted brain programs activations… Here’s a PDF version of the Attachment video. ♥ And a...
VISUALIZE: Neuro- Attachment Style Development, Triggers, and Transience
You know, I said I was going to make visuals and videos. And I’m a MF of my word.
Here’s my (less dirty) mug, and the ways I tend to visualize the neuro-development, maintenance, and routine triggerings of relationship behavioral instructions (AKA attachment strategies).
1.3b. Yer Life on CPTSD
Explore the lived experience of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) in this informative podcast episode. Learn about the cognitive, emotional, and physical effects of untreated trauma, including shame, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Gain insights into the daily struggles of those living with CPTSD and understand the importance of proper trauma therapy for recovery.
1.3b. Yer Life on CPTSD
Let’s take an unexpected step back, and talk more about the EXPERIENCE of living with CPTSD, not just the brain processes that make it reality. With memory, attentional, emotional, and relationship issues at the forefront of the list, not to mention all the...
1.3a. Yer Brain on CPTSD
Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite new buzzdiagnosis – Complex Trauma (CPTSD). What is it? Why is it so difficult to name? And what does it really do to your brain, as far as creating self-destructive neural structures that can undermine your...
6.12 Guest MF | HEALTHY Relationships on CPTSD and Kink for Healing with Incanthatus
Ready for a less depressing outlook on relationships after trauma? Well, it exists, but it comes from the other side of the world. Today, our good friend Incanthatus gives us the two-sided account of how to have a healing relationship – all parts of the internal...
Ripping off the Video Bandaid – Here I Am.
In the midst of chaos, life gets boiled down to self-protection and survival basics. The brain isn’t super interested in “being vulnerable to strangers.”
Early Access Share – “So you say you want to rewire your brain?”
Just thought I’d give you guys a sneak peak of a little mini-guide I wrote, breaking down the neurological bases of that thing a lot of us eventually find out…. Effective use of your morning is kindof a trauma recovery holy grail. But...
1.2. What IS trauma? Brain Mechanism of PTSD
It’s not so mysterious, actually. We’ve really made Trauma into a big word with a lot of negative connotation, qualification, and over-complication. I don’t know a single person who hasn’t shamefully uttered the phrase “But I wonder if that’s really bad...
1.1. Intro to TMFRs, the Miniseries
This is the blog version of the miniseries introductory podcast, available on the free platform wherever you stream (just search CPTSD or Traumatized Motherfuckers). It’s an overview of trauma, this project, and the point of the recent reboots that TMFRs has...
Unfuck It All. And Please Rank Your Faves.
Overhauled. A Patreon-only message about TMFRs Today. Two untimely deaths, an unhealed/abusive family cycling through grief, a masters program, 3+ jobs at any time, 14 months trapped in my childhood hell… and tent-living for a few months when that became the...