About That Jack: My Story, Our Journey
I’m an adopted New Yorker, a writer, and a survivor learning to live well with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD).
This site is my digital home away from home, a little corner of the internet where I unpack the mess, the magic, and the meaning of surviving trauma and committing to healing.
My Journey to a Diagnosis.
For years, I lived with a nameless noise: Anxiety. Hypervigilance. Self-doubt. A brain that never shut off. It all felt… normal. Until it didn’t.
It wasn’t until my 40s that I was diagnosed with CPTSD. That diagnosis turned everything upside down, but it also gave me:
- A language for my experience.
- Insight into the patterns that ruled my life.
- The tools to begin reclaiming my story and my future.
New here and just trying to make sense of CPTSD? Start with this breakdown, no psychobabble, I promise.
Where CPTSD Comes In: Facing the Unthinkable
In my early 40s, I was diagnosed with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), the result of childhood sexual abuse I experienced between the ages of 5 and 9.
I buried that trauma for years. I didn’t have the tools, or the words, to name it. But trauma has a way of making itself known, and eventually, I had no choice but to face it.
Since then, I’ve spent over a decade in therapy, learning not just how to survive with CPTSD, but how to live with it. Turns out, those are two very different things.
My Commitment: Some days are lighter. Some still knock the wind out of me. But every day, I make the choice to keep going. This site is here to help you make that choice, too.
Important Disclaimer
Please know that I am not a mental health professional, therapist, or doctor.
This site is my personal story, intended only to share my experiences, lessons, and growth. It is not a substitute for professional clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please seek immediate professional help.
If you don’t know where to start, check out my resources page.
If You’re Here…
..because you’re doing your own CPTSD work, supporting someone who is, or just stumbled in and stayed for the vibe, welcome. You are not alone here.
Feel free to reach out, I’m here to share, listen, and connect.
Let’s heal out loud. Together.
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