Grief Two Years In (And Why No One Talks About It) There is something that doesn’t get talked about enough, and that is grief two years in after losing a loved one. By then, the casseroles are long gone. The check-in texts have stopped. People who once asked, “How are you holding up?” have quietly […]
Why Holidays Hit Hard When You Have CPTSD
When the Nervous System Doesn’t Get the Memo The holidays can be difficult for anyone. The memories, nostalgia, and grief can all sit heavy, but living with CPTSD adds another layer entirely. It’s not just the feelings that may pop up. it’s the nervous system. While everyone else seems to slip into cozy-mode, your body […]
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Healing the Distance Between Me and My Mom
The Part of My Childhood That Still Hits the Hardest I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the relationship I had with my parents while I was growing up. And the part that’s always been the one that hits me the hardest is the one with my mom. Not because she did anything wrong, far […]
Parenting with CPTSD: Send Snacks and Backup
Being a dad with CPTSD feels like starring in your own personal three-ring circus, except, of course, it’s not just a circus. It’s a high-stakes act with no safety net, and the crowd is loud and relentless. And when your daughter is soon to be 16? Well, now the lion’s escaped, chasing the lioness, while […]
Mother’s Day Was Hard This Year
Mother’s day hit hard this year, more than I expected. I lost my mom back in 2007, so spending this day without her isn’t new. Over the years, I found my own quiet way of honoring her. Every Mother’s Day, I’d buy her favorite Calla Lilies and place them in my apartment. It became my […]