Member Post and Resource: Daniel F. on “Letting Go”
Recently I’ve been doing this fun thing where I trick my friend Daniel into writing for me. He’s more than just a pal – he’s my partner in crime over on the Community server, and my conversational partner in our brand new podcast effort,...✭ 1.15 Early Days Rerelease: Fear and Helplessness | There is no merit in worrying
This podcast episode explores the impact of fear, helplessness, and excessive worrying on individuals with complex trauma. The host shares personal experiences with driving anxiety and agoraphobia, discussing how these issues developed and were eventually overcome. The episode offers insights into the nature of worry, its roots in trauma, and practical strategies to challenge and reduce anxious thought patterns. Listeners are encouraged to focus on present realities rather than imagined future scenarios and to build self-trust through action.
1.14 Early Days Rerelease: Live | Shaking off shitty behaviors and getting trauma on track
This podcast episode explores the host’s recent experiences with trauma recovery, including the challenges of returning to their hometown and the importance of maintaining positive routines and mindset. The host discusses how consuming uplifting content and maintaining a consistent self-care routine has positively impacted their mental health and perspective. They also share a personal breakthrough in discussing generational trauma with their mother and reflect on the growth of their supportive online community for trauma survivors.
Ru(i)nning my life on Fear and Helplessness
This is another story framed by my morning meditation practice of walking my ass off… but bear with me. For the past almost 4 weeks I’ve been in Illinois at my mom’s little horse farm. To be clear, my time here has been both challenging and healing. So I’ve been...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...1.12 ✭ 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...✭ 1.8 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.
Wisdom and photos from Fred
I really love hearing from you guys. Recently, I got a Newletter reply (which always gets me excited to begin with) full of kind words, hope, and so many beautiful photos of another TMFRs outdoor adventures. With his permission, I had to share. Please take a look at...The difference between exercising for appearance and exercising for wellness
This is a bonus post in the Exercise for Trauma Recovery Series. I’m a master of torture. I can turn any day into an Olympic exercise in self-determination and brutalization. Got work to do? I’ll be at it for 18 hours straight. Trying a new hobby? Chain yourself down...1.7 “Revert to Draft” | Blog | Trick your Trauma Brain into action
Episode was released, reverted to draft, and re-released at this time for early CPTSD booster. Who’s great at thinking about doing something, getting stressed out, and then guilting themselves for failing to start? For 10 years, it was this guy right here! And a...My key to Trauma management: Hiking for mental wellness
This is my master post in the Exercise for Trauma Recovery Series. I couldn’t speak more highly about the necessity of getting up off your ass and exercising alone in nature to manage your mental illness. I have ZERO doubts about the benefits I feel immediately and...Complex Trauma; The PTSD we still aren’t talking about in a COVID world
Originally published on Medium. Reposting here for COVID conversations. There’s something on my mind as more and more articles pour out into mainstream media regarding he need for increased mental health professionals to contend with the global Trauma of the COVID-19...Free Resource Series Pt 3. Stupidly Simple Ways to: Get back on your feet FASTER
You’ve heard it before! It’s week 3 of my free resource/worksheet series aimed at providing STUPIDLY EASY hacks for reducing stagnancy, brightening down days, and returning back to emotional homeostasis. If you’re already a member, head over to the...✭ 1.3 Early Days Rerelease: Intro to my C-PSTD
This podcast episode revisits an early blog post from the Traumatized Motherfuckers website, offering a raw and vulnerable introduction to the host’s experience with Complex PTSD. It covers personal trauma history, self-critical thoughts, hidden struggles, and coping mechanisms. The host emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in connecting with others who may be experiencing similar challenges. The episode aims to provide listeners with a relatable and honest account of living with and working through trauma.
OVER-exercising for appearance? MF, I’m sprinting towards a trauma response
This is a post in the Exercise for Trauma Recovery Series. For a few weeks I’ve been on a really good health streak. I should be proud and screaming my brain hacks from the rooftops, but I have not been. I realized I haven’t wanted to share… because I know how I...Free Original Resource Pt 2! Stupidly simple ways to: Overcome Stagnancy
A week or so ago, I created a survey for Fuckers inquiring about their biggest struggles during this COVID lock down. Turns out, they’re not to dissimilar from our usual problems – just amplified thanks to the extreme circumstances. Namely, it looks like...✭ 1.1 Early Days Rerelease: I am the Traumatized Motherfucker
This podcast episode introduces the Traumatized Motherfuckers podcast, discussing the host’s personal journey with Complex PTSD and childhood trauma. It explores the challenges of overcoming self-doubt, fear, and limiting beliefs stemming from traumatic experiences. The host shares insights on building resilience, finding community support, and making positive life changes despite a difficult past. The episode aims to inspire listeners who may be struggling with similar issues, emphasizing the possibility of personal growth and healing.