Let’s talk triggers. If you’ve ever felt like you’re losing your grip in a situation that seems harmless to everyone else, you’re not alone. CPTSD triggers can sneak up on you from all directions, both inside your head and from the world around you. The thing is, these triggers don’t always make sense, and that […]
When a Trigger Sneaks Up on You
Yesterday, I experienced something I hadn’t in a while: a trigger. It caught me off guard, and not in a dramatic, movie-scene way. It was quiet and sneaky, and I didn’t even realize it was happening until I was in the thick of it. Over the past few days, I’d been feeling a bit “off.” […]
The Word That Haunted Me, And Why I’m Taking It Back
Words have power. Way more than most people realize. I mean, think about it, we grow up hearing certain words all the time. Please. Thank you. Sorry. Love. We’re told these are the magic ones. The ones that open doors and smooth over rough edges. And sure, most of the time, that’s true. But what […]