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# About That Jack

CPTSD, Trauma & Healing

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://aboutthatjack.com/blog/) - Explore Jack’s personal blog sharing honest, relatable stories about living with CPTSD, therapy breakthroughs, coping strategies, and healing in NYC.
- [BPD vs CPTSD: Why the Difference Matters](https://aboutthatjack.com/bpd-vs-cptsd-why-the-difference-matters/) - BPD vs CPTSD: They share trauma-related symptoms, but they aren't the same diagnosis. Here's why the distinction matters for trauma survivors.
- [Regret, Healing, and the Things We Can't Change](https://aboutthatjack.com/regret-healing-and-the-things-we-cant-change/) - Learn how to make peace with regret, accept the past, and move forward without letting mistakes, trauma, or painful memories define your future.
- [CPTSD: Every Healing Journey Is Different](https://aboutthatjack.com/cptsd-every-healing-journey-is-different/) - Exploring CPTSD, vulnerability, and healing through my experience as a male survivor, while recognizing that every trauma journey is different.
- [Limerence vs. Love After Childhood Trauma](https://aboutthatjack.com/limerence-vs-love-after-childhood-trauma/) - After childhood trauma, limerence can feel like love. Learn the difference between obsessive attachment and healthy connection through a CPTSD lens.
- [The Dopamine Habit And CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-dopamine-habit-and-cptsd/) - Explore the link between CPTSD, childhood trauma, dopamine, limerence, and addiction, and discover how survivors can break unhealthy emotional cycles.
- [How CPTSD Changed How I See Myself](https://aboutthatjack.com/how-cptsd-changed-how-i-see-myself/) - My journey healing from CPTSD: learning boundaries, navigating triggers, forgiving myself, and discovering that I am more than my trauma.
- [Healing After Childhood Sexual Abuse for Men](https://aboutthatjack.com/healing-after-childhood-sexual-abuse-for-men/) - Why is it so hard for men to talk about childhood sexual abuse? Hear real stories, learn why silence happens, and find resources for healing.
- [Writing About Trauma: Healing Out Loud](https://aboutthatjack.com/writing-about-trauma-healing-out-loud/) - I write about my trauma online to heal, break silence, and connect with others who feel alone. Healing out loud can make a difference.
- [Therapy Hangover: Why You Feel Exhausted After Therapy](https://aboutthatjack.com/therapy-hangover-why-you-feel-exhausted-after-therapy/) - Feeling wiped out after therapy? You’re not alone. Learn why therapy hangovers happen and easy tips to help you heal and feel grounded again.
- [CPTSD, Trauma, and the Power of Laughter](https://aboutthatjack.com/cptsd-trauma-and-the-power-of-laughter/) - Discover how humor became my CPTSD coping mechanism, helping me survive trauma, connect with others, and find light during difficult moments.
- [Why Success Can Trigger CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/why-success-can-trigger-cptsd/) - Why can success feel overwhelming after trauma? Learn how CPTSD can make achievements trigger anxiety, exhaustion, and emotional crashes.
- [What My Daughter Taught Me About Healing](https://aboutthatjack.com/what-my-daughter-taught-me-about-healing/) - Jack reflects on how everyday moments with his daughter have shaped his healing from complex PTSD, one quiet, ordinary moment at a time.
- [Publishing My Book Triggered My CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/publishing-my-book-triggered-my-cptsd/) - Publishing my memoir triggered old CPTSD fears and vulnerability. Here’s how I moved through regret, faced my fears, and found pride in being seen.
- [I Didn't Set Out to Write a Memoir](https://aboutthatjack.com/i-didnt-set-out-to-write-a-memoir/) - My memoir is finally here. Read about the emotional, funny, and unexpected journey from writing about trauma to becoming a published author.
- [Meet Lawrence C Harris: Youth Empowerment Speaker](https://aboutthatjack.com/meet-lawrence-c-harris-youth-empowerment-speaker/) - Read our Q&A with Lawrence C. Harris on trauma, healing, mental health, therapy, faith, and finding hope through recovery and personal growth.
- [Meet Alex](https://aboutthatjack.com/meet-alex/) - Meet Alex Healing looks different for everyone. For Alex, it has been a journey of courage, self-discovery, and learning to face a past that shaped far more of her life than she once realized. In this Q&A, she shares her experience of surviving childhood sexual abuse, becoming a parent, navigating the effects of trauma, and
- [Trauma & Religion: Why Faith Feels Unsafe](https://aboutthatjack.com/trauma-religion-why-faith-feels-unsafe/) - Trauma and religion don't always mix. Discover why "having faith" can feel unsafe to a CPTSD survivor and how trauma changes how we trust.
- [What CPTSD Actually Feels Like for Men](https://aboutthatjack.com/what-cptsd-feels-like-for-men/) - A personal look at CPTSD through the lens of a male survivor of childhood abuse, exploring silence, relationships, and healing patterns.
- [Should I Forgive My Abuser?](https://aboutthatjack.com/should-i-forgive-my-abuser/) - A personal reflection on whether survivors need to forgive their abuser, and why healing doesn’t require forgiveness to move forward.
- [The Shift: From Survival Mode to Calm](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-shift-from-survival-mode-to-calm/) - A personal reflection on leaving survival mode behind, learning that calm isn’t emptiness, and discovering what real internal safety feels like.
- [From Survival to Self: Becoming Who I Am](https://aboutthatjack.com/from-survival-to-self-becoming-who-i-am/) - Exploring the space between survival and self, and how healing CPTSD can reveal who we are beneath adaptation and protection.
- [The Invisible Burden of Trauma](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-invisible-burden-of-trauma/) - Childhood trauma reshapes the nervous system and how we move through the world. Healing is learning safety again, one moment at a time.
- [PTSD or CPTSD? A Simple Breakdown Without the Psychobabble](https://aboutthatjack.com/ptsd-or-cptsd-a-simple-breakdown-without-the-psychobabble/) - CPTSD isn’t just PTSD with extra drama, it’s a different kind of trauma response. Learn the key differences between PTSD and Complex PTSD in plain English.
- [CPTSD Recovery Moving Beyond Survival Mode](https://aboutthatjack.com/cptsd-recovery-moving-beyond-survival-mode/) - I used to think CPTSD healing was finding answers in books. Then I listened to my body and moved beyond survival mode into a grounded, real place.
- [The Role Music Played in My CPTSD Recovery](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-role-music-played-in-my-cptsd-recovery/) - How music therapy helped me reconnect with emotions, process grief, regulate my nervous system, and heal from the numbness of CPTSD.
- [2 Years of Writing Through CPTSD & Healing](https://aboutthatjack.com/2-years-of-writing-through-cptsd-healing/) - A 2-year journey of writing about CPTSD and childhood trauma, reflecting on healing, survival, and the quiet shift from pain, silence, and survival into growth.
- [The CPTSD Shutdown Nobody Talks About](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-cptsd-shutdown-nobody-talks-about/) - CPTSD emotional whiplash explained: overwhelm, shutdown, and dissociation. Why it happens and how the nervous system reacts to trauma.
- [The 3 Stages of Trauma Healing Explained](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-3-stages-of-trauma-healing-explained/) - Exploring CPTSD healing as a journey with a beginning, middle, and a new way of living, where insight, struggle, and self-understanding evolve over time.
- [CPTSD Shame Spiral: How It Really Feels](https://aboutthatjack.com/cptsd-shame-spiral-how-it-really-feels/) - A CPTSD shame spiral explained from the inside, what it feels like, why it happens, and how to gently find your way out. Even when it's hard.
- [Why Healing CPTSD Makes You Feel Younger](https://aboutthatjack.com/why-healing-cptsd-makes-you-feel-younger/) - Healing from CPTSD can bring unexpected changes, including feeling younger. This post explores why your inner child reappears as safety returns.
- [I Thought I Was Further Along Than This](https://aboutthatjack.com/i-thought-i-was-further-along-than-this/) - You can spend years healing and still feel stuck. This is what that really means, and why you’re not back at the beginning.
- [Meet Kelley Jensen: From Diagnosis to Advocacy](https://aboutthatjack.com/meet-kelley-jensen-from-diagnosis-to-advocacy/) - Meet Kelley Jensen, CMO of Brain Performance Technologies, sharing her journey with her son’s autism and her mission to make brain health care accessible.
- [The Burnout No One Talks About in Healing](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-burnout-no-one-talks-about-in-healing/) - Healing from CPTSD isn’t always empowering. Some days, it’s exhausting. This is for the days you’re tired of being strong.
- [Why People With CPTSD Are Incredibly Strong](https://aboutthatjack.com/why-people-with-cptsd-are-incredibly-strong/) - People with CPTSD often don’t feel strong, but the skills they develop to survive trauma show remarkable resilience, empathy, and courage.
- [Stef Vachon on Pride and Self-Permission](https://aboutthatjack.com/stef-vachon-on-pride-and-self-permission/) - A Q&A with Stef Vachon who shares how survival mode shaped his identity and what healing, permission, and belonging truly mean.
- [Finding Peace: A Journey Through CPTSD and Self-Discovery](https://aboutthatjack.com/finding-peace-a-journey-through-cptsd-and-self-discovery/) - Discover a personal journey of healing from CPTSD, self-awareness, and finding peace through trauma recovery and deep emotional growth.
- [How Being Strong Is a CPTSD Survival Habit](https://aboutthatjack.com/how-being-strong-is-a-cptsd-survival-habit/) - Explore hyper-independence in CPTSD and why being the strong one can feel safe, but letting love in feels risky. Healing starts with small steps.
- [CPTSD Guide: Build Daily Safety Habits](https://aboutthatjack.com/cptsd-guide-build-daily-safety-habits/) - Learn practical daily strategies to build emotional safety, cope with CPTSD symptoms, and reclaim control over your nervous system and well-being.
- [Why My CPTSD Makes Me a Walking Red Flag](https://aboutthatjack.com/why-my-cptsd-makes-me-a-walking-red-flag/) - Those of us living with CPTSD are walking red flags. But those 'red flags' aren't character flaws, they are survival mechanisms. Here you can learn the why.
- [When Headlines Trigger Trauma](https://aboutthatjack.com/when-headlines-trigger-trauma/) - A survivor reflects on how news headlines can trigger trauma, the impact on the nervous system, and the importance of holding your truth.
- [Faith Foo: Healing Trauma Through Safety](https://aboutthatjack.com/faith-foo-healing-trauma-through-safety/) - An interview with EMDR-trained therapist Faith Foo on nervous system–informed trauma healing, safety, and why healing doesn’t need to be forced.
- [The Dark Side of “Inner Child” Work](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-dark-side-of-inner-child-work/) - When inner child work becomes a trend, it can do harm. A grounded look at trauma, healing, and why growth needs care, not shortcuts.
- [CPTSD Healing: Why ‘Cured’ Isn’t the Goal](https://aboutthatjack.com/cptsd-healing-why-cured-isnt-the-goal/) - Explore why CPTSD can’t be ‘cured,’ how healing works, and how to reclaim control over your life, choices, and emotional well-being.
- [Almost 2 Years Of Sharing My CPTSD Journey](https://aboutthatjack.com/almost-2-years-of-sharing-my-cptsd-journey/) - Reflecting on almost two years of About That Jack, sharing my CPTSD journey, lessons learned, and the quiet parts of healing out loud.
- [Circling Back: Facing Old Wounds with CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/circling-back-facing-old-wounds-with-cptsd/) - A CPTSD healing journey: circling back to old wounds, staying present, and finding hope in the quiet, messy work of emotional growth.
- [Two Years Later: Why Grief Still Hurts](https://aboutthatjack.com/two-years-later-why-grief-still-hurts/) - Two years after losing a loved one, grief often goes quiet but deeper. And yet it doesn't end. How CPTSD changes long-term grief and healing.
- [Why Trauma & CPTSD Can Affect Your Memory](https://aboutthatjack.com/why-trauma-and-cptsd-can-affect-your-memory/) - Explore how CPTSD and trauma affect memory, from patchy recall to dissociation, and why survival can come at the cost of memory.
- [CPTSD Healing Isn’t Linear: 7 Years In](https://aboutthatjack.com/cptsd-healing-isnt-linear-7-years-in/) - Seven years into CPTSD healing, I share the ups, setbacks, and what recovery really looks like when progress isn’t straight forward.
- [Intentional Growth: Living Fully in 2026](https://aboutthatjack.com/intentional-growth-living-fully-in-2026/) - Explore how intentional choices, self-awareness, and healing can help you live fully, embrace growth, and trust yourself in 2026.
- [Why Holidays Hit Hard When You Have CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/why-holidays-hit-hard-when-you-have-cptsd/) - The holidays can trigger CPTSD in unexpected ways. A compassionate look at why this season feels heavy, and permission to do it differently.
- [Healing, Boundaries, and Finding Yourself](https://aboutthatjack.com/healing-boundaries-and-finding-yourself/) - Discover how healing shifts your boundaries, reveals patterns, and helps you connect with your true self in quiet, honest ways
- [When CPTSD Makes Emotions Overwhelming](https://aboutthatjack.com/when-cptsd-makes-emotions-overwhelming/) - Explore life with CPTSD: navigating overwhelming emotions, healing from trauma, and learning to feel deeply without fear or numbness
- [When Healing Hits Hard: CPTSD Truths](https://aboutthatjack.com/whenhealing-hits-hard-cptsd-truths/) - A raw, honest look at the emotional whiplash of CPTSD and what it really feels like when healing hits hard and every feeling shows up at once.
- [Healing the Distance Between Me and My Mom](https://aboutthatjack.com/healing-the-distance-between-me-and-my-mom/) - A reflection on childhood trauma, the distance it created with my mom, and the grief of what we never got to share. Healing now by telling the truth.
- [How I Learned to Publish Without Shame](https://aboutthatjack.com/how-i-learned-to-publish-without-shame/) - Shame tries to hold me back, but I choose to share my truth. Here’s how I publish, stay vulnerable, and keep moving toward healing.
- [What Frankenstein Teaches Us About Trauma](https://aboutthatjack.com/what-frankenstein-teaches-us-about-trauma/) - A modern take on Frankenstein reveals deep parallels with CPTSD, identity, misunderstanding, and the struggle to be seen without fear.
- [The Hidden Pain Points of CPTSD Healing](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-hidden-pain-points-of-cptsd-healing/) - Understanding the pain points of CPTSD healing and why wanting to give up is part of the journey, not the end of it and not a sign of failure.
- [Trauma Recovery and Feelings of Change](https://aboutthatjack.com/trauma-recovery-and-feelings-of-change/) - Explore CPTSD healing and emotional growth, navigating the push and pull of letting go and moving forward through life’s transitions
- [The Nervous System Is Not the Enemy](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-nervous-system-is-not-the-enemy/) - CPTSD isn’t a flaw, your nervous system is protecting you. Learn how to retrain your body, find safety, and start healing from trauma
- [CPTSD and the Loneliness You Don’t Expect](https://aboutthatjack.com/cptsd-and-the-lonliness-you-dont-expect/) - Exploring the quiet loneliness of CPTSD, the risks of old patterns, and learning to be the person you need while seeking real connection.
- [Healing Isn’t About Everyone Accepting You](https://aboutthatjack.com/healing-isnt-about-everyone-accepting-you/) - Healing isn’t about everyone accepting you. Learn how growth means choosing yourself, owning your progress, and finding peace within.
- [Why You Shouldn’t Apologize for Being Human](https://aboutthatjack.com/why-you-shouldnt-apologize-for-being-human/) - Healing from trauma and CPTSD means reclaiming your voice, sharing your story, and finding confidence after years of silence and self-doubt.
- [Speaking Out on Mental Health in Brooklyn](https://aboutthatjack.com/speaking-out-on-mental-health-in-brooklyn/) - I spoke at a Brooklyn mental health panel, sharing my trauma story and discovering the power of healing, connection, and vulnerability.
- [Embracing All the Weird Parts of You](https://aboutthatjack.com/embracing-all-the-weird-parts-of-you/) - Explore how tiny choices and listening to all parts of yourself can lead to self-acceptance, healing, and personal growth.
- [Lillian Farzan on Healing and Self-Trust](https://aboutthatjack.com/lillian-farzan-on-healing-and-self-trust/) - Los Angeles therapist Lillian Farzan shares insights on trauma healing, self-trust, and honoring identity through an inclusive, compassionate lens.
- [CPTSD Recovery: Moving Beyond the Past](https://aboutthatjack.com/cptsd-recovery-moving-beyond-the-past/) - Feeling weighed down by CPTSD? Discover simple ways to heal, find calm, breathe easier, and reconnect with who you truly are.
- [Too Self-Aware for My Own Good](https://aboutthatjack.com/too-self-aware-for-my-own-good/) - Exploring the burnout of extreme self-awareness, CPTSD, and overthinking, learning to feel, not just analyze, your emotions.
- [What Healing Has Meant To Me](https://aboutthatjack.com/what-healing-has-meant-to-me/) - Discover what healing from CPTSD really looks like, the messy, real-life moments, growth, and learning to trust yourself again.
- [Trauma and Your Body: The CPTSD Connection](https://aboutthatjack.com/trauma-and-your-body-the-cptsd-connection/) - Living with CPTSD? Understand how trauma affects your body, from tension to digestive issues, and ways to start feeling safe again
- [Healing CPTSD: Can People Truly Change?](https://aboutthatjack.com/healing-cptsd-can-people-truly-change/) - Real change is messy and slow. Here’s what I’ve learned about growth, taking accountability and healing through living with CPTSD.
- [Healing from CPTSD: When Hurt People Hurt People](https://aboutthatjack.com/healing-from-cptsd-when-hurt-people-hurt-people/) - A raw reflection on how CPTSD shaped my actions, the harm I caused, and my ongoing journey toward healing, accountability, and choosing love over fear.
- [Why Letting Go Brings More Peace](https://aboutthatjack.com/why-letting-go-brings-more-peace/) - Learning to let go of what you can’t control doesn’t mean ignoring your feelings, it means finding freedom in not letting them rule your life.
- [Why I Wish I Spoke Up as a Child](https://aboutthatjack.com/why-i-wish-i-spoke-up-as-a-child/) - I reflect on the regret of staying silent about childhood abuse and the lessons I wish I could tell my younger self about speaking up
- [Fighting the Invisible Battles of CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/fighting-the-invisible-battle-of-cptsd/) - Living with CPTSD means fighting unseen battles. Healing isn’t about perfection, it’s about becoming freer, stronger, and more yourself.
- [Why Feeling Good Feels Unsafe After Trauma](https://aboutthatjack.com/why-feeling-good-feels-unsafe-after-trauma/) - Healing from trauma isn’t just about the past, it’s about retraining your brain to accept joy, safety, and love without fear. Here’s how that rewiring works.
- [CPTSD: The Messy Side No One Talks About](https://aboutthatjack.com/cptsd-the-messy-side-no-one-talks-about/) - CPTSD isn’t just pain and empathy, it can trigger anger, shutdowns, and self-sabotage. Here’s why that doesn’t make you broken or unlovable.
- [CPTSD: Healing In The In-Between](https://aboutthatjack.com/healing-in-the-in-between/) - Healing means loosening trauma’s grip and facing the unknown. I share the messy, terrifying, and hopeful work of learning who I really am.
- [How I’m Healing and Growing With CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/how-im-healing-and-growing-with-cptsd/) - Continuing my CPTSD recovery journey: discovering who I am, sorting trauma from truth, and finding hope in the process of healing.
- [CPTSD Myths That Need Busting](https://aboutthatjack.com/cptsd-myths-that-need-busting/) - Discover the truth about CPTSD. Learn to bust common myths, understand its real impact, and find validation for your experiences with complex trauma.
- [What Being Human Looks Like with CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/what-being-human-looks-like-with-cptsd/) - Living with CPTSD means carrying invisible scars, constant alertness, and hard-earned tenderness while discovering what being human truly feels like
- [Why The Brain Registers Absence In CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/why-the-brain-registers-absence-in-cptsd/) - CPTSD isn’t just about what happened, it’s about what was missing. Explore how absence shapes the brain and how healing restores presence.
- [Making Peace with a Trauma-Stamped Brain](https://aboutthatjack.com/making-peace-with-a-trauma-stamped-brain/) - Living with CPTSD means constant scanning, overthinking, and self-doubt. Explore how trauma shapes the brain and what healing really looks like
- [The Never-Ending CPTSD Checklist](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-never-ending-cptsd-checklist/) - Healing with CPTSD isn’t about finishing the list. It’s about self-acceptance, being seen, and learning to let some things be enough.
- [7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Therapy](https://aboutthatjack.com/7-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-starting-therapy/) - Therapy can be weird and awkward at first. Here’s what I wish I’d known before my first session, tips and a little encouragement for anyone starting out
- [NYC Grit and Healing: Living with CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/nyc-grit-and-healing-living-with-cptsd/) - How New York City’s grit and survival instinct shaped my resilience and helped me stand my ground while living and healing with CPTSD.
- [Why CPTSD Makes Failure Feel Safer](https://aboutthatjack.com/why-cptsd-makes-failure-feel-safer/) - CPTSD shapes how you see yourself, relationships, and safety. Discover why self-sabotage happens and how compassion and awareness support healing.
- [Healing Hurts Before It Heals](https://aboutthatjack.com/healing-hurts-before-it-heals/) - Healing isn’t a straight line. It hurts before it heals, but the pain is proof you’re rebuilding on something real. You’re not broken, you’re healing.
- [Weird CPTSD Triggers That Still Annoy Me](https://aboutthatjack.com/weird-cptsd-triggers-that-still-annoy-me/) - Discover the strange, unexpected CPTSD triggers no one talks about, and why they happen. You’re not alone in this messy, real healing journey.
- [Writing for Myself: Lessons from Year One](https://aboutthatjack.com/writing-for-myself-lessons-from-year-one/) - Reflections on my first year of blogging, writing for myself, finding community, and discovering connection through honest, messy storytelling
- [Raysa on CPTSD Recovery & Healing](https://aboutthatjack.com/raysas-journey-cptsd-recovery-and-healing/) - Singer-songwriter Raysa shares her journey of healing from narcissistic abuse and C-PTSD through music, advocacy, and her podcast Hello Trauma Brain.
- [Nendler “Dee” Michel – LCSW & CASAC](https://aboutthatjack.com/nendler-dee-michel-lcsw-casac/) - Meet Nendler 'Dee' Michel, Clinic Director at Ellie Mental Health in Manhasset/Great Neck, NY. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of experience
- [Jason Wood on Healing and Mental Health](https://aboutthatjack.com/jason-wood-on-healing-and-mental-health/) - Jason Wood shares his healing journey from orthorexia, trauma, and grief to advocacy, therapy, and peer support for men’s mental health.
- [Agnes Wohl, LCSW ACSW - Traumatologist](https://aboutthatjack.com/agnes-wohl-lcsw-acsw-traumatologist/) - Trauma therapist Agnes Wohl, LCSW, shares insights on healing, EMDR, and reclaiming self after trauma in this powerful Q&A.
- [Jaclyn Paradise, LAC – Trauma-Informed Therapist](https://aboutthatjack.com/jaclyn-paradise-lac-trauma-informed-therapist/) - Virtual therapist Jaclyn Paradise, LAC, offers trauma-informed care, IFS, and somatic healing through Authentically Living Psychological Services.
- [Jared Davin – Recovery Coach](https://aboutthatjack.com/jared-davin-recovery-coach/) - Meet Jared Davin, a recovery coach helping people heal from addiction and trauma with compassion, inner child work, and lived experience.
- [When Trauma Hits Again: Living With CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/when-trauma-hits-again-living-with-cptsd/) - As a male survivor of childhood sexual abuse, I share how political gaslighting triggers trauma, CPTSD, and fear, and why speaking out matters
- [Breaking Free from Emotional Control](https://aboutthatjack.com/breaking-free-from-emotional-control/) - Struggling to feel emotions after years of emotional control? Learn how to safely release feelings and heal from CPTSD and trauma.
- [7 Signs You Might Be Living with CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/7-signs-you-might-be-living-with-cptsd/) - Discover 7 key symptoms of CPTSD, understand emotional regulation, self-perception, relational challenges, and when to seek help.
- [Why CPTSD Makes Trusting Others Tough](https://aboutthatjack.com/why-cptsd-makes-trusting-others-tough/) - Struggling to trust after trauma? Learn why CPTSD makes trust hard and how you can start healing your nervous system and relationships, step by step.
- [Do We Have To Forgive To Heal From Trauma?](https://aboutthatjack.com/do-we-have-to-forgive-to-heal-from-trauma/) - Healing from CPTSD? Forgiveness isn’t required. Learn why accountability matters more and how you can heal on your own termsno pressure, no guilt.
- [CPTSD Velcro: Why Feelings Stick and Stay](https://aboutthatjack.com/cptsd-velcro-why-feelings-stick-and-stay/) - Discover the “CPTSD Velcro” effect, why some memories and feelings cling, and simple ways to find safety, healing, and peace over time.
- [The Strengths I Gained Living with CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-strengths-i-gained-living-with-cptsd/) - Living with CPTSD is tough, but it’s also given me unexpected strengths like resilience, empathy, and creativity. Here’s my honest story of pain and hope.
- [Being Who I Am: Embracing My True Self Fully](https://aboutthatjack.com/being-who-i-am-embracing-my-true-self-fully/) - Embracing authenticity, healing from trauma, and celebrating self-acceptance,one step at a time. Progress, pride, and glimmers of hope along the way.
- [CPTSD and the Struggle for True Acceptance](https://aboutthatjack.com/cptsd-and-the-struggle-for-true-acceptance/) - Dealing with CPTSD and feeling like you need to be accepted? Here’s what healing really looks like when you start seeing your worth for real.
- [Why Healing Still Hurts After All the Work](https://aboutthatjack.com/why-healing-still-hurts-after-all-the-work/) - Even after years of healing, CPTSD can still sneak in. This post gets real about setbacks, self-doubt, and staying with yourself when it’s hard.
- [Getting to Know My IFS Parts](https://aboutthatjack.com/getting-to-know-my-ifs-parts/) - Discover how IFS therapy helped me meet my inner parts and heal from CPTSD in this honest, relatable journey of self-discovery and growth.
- [Inside Out, But Trauma Got the Remote](https://aboutthatjack.com/inside-out-but-trauma-got-the-remote/) - A CPTSD take on Pixar’s Inside Out: meet the emotional crew running your brain when trauma’s in charge, not quite Pixar-perfect, but real as hell.
- [Why CPTSD Makes Letting People In So Hard](https://aboutthatjack.com/why-cptsd-makes-letting-people-in-so-hard/) - CPTSD makes love feel risky. This post explores why we push people away, even when we crave connection, and how to start letting them in.
- [The Dark Side of New Age Healing Trends](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-dark-side-of-new-age-healing-trends/) - Stop masking trauma with mantras. This honest take on CPTSD and spiritual bypassing calls out toxic positivity and fake healing.
- [Is Your Healing for You or the Algorithm?](https://aboutthatjack.com/is-your-healing-for-you-or-the-algorithm/) - Are you healing, or just performing for likes? Let’s talk about the rise of performative healing and why real recovery doesn’t need a filter.
- [The Questions That Never Got Answers](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-questions-that-never-got-answers/) - Living with CPTSD means sitting with unanswered questions. Some stories stay incomplete, but healing can still happen, even without closure.
- [Healing with CPTSD: Returning to Myself](https://aboutthatjack.com/healing-with-cptsd-returning-to-myself/) - Discover how to live with CPTSD by reclaiming control, healing from trauma, and finding freedom through self-awareness and practical tools.
- [CPTSD and the Hero I Needed as a Child](https://aboutthatjack.com/cptsd-and-the-hero-i-needed-as-a-child/) - A personal story of trauma, healing, and how Superman became a symbol of hope, strength, and the quiet power of choosing kindness.
- [Living With CPTSD: Why Depth Matters to Me](https://aboutthatjack.com/living-with-cptsd-why-depth-matters-to-me/) - Living with CPTSD taught me that surface-level connections don’t work. I crave real, raw, and deep relationships that truly matter.
- [Things I've Said In Therapy Sessions](https://aboutthatjack.com/things-ive-said-in-therapy-sessions/) - Real talk: Therapy is messy, awkward, and full of unexpected moments. Here’s the funniest and rawest things I’ve said in sessions.
- [Healing from Abuse: Why I Kept My Name](https://aboutthatjack.com/healing-from-abuse-why-i-kept-my-name/) - I was named after my abuser. Here's how I took that name back and made it mine, and why reclaiming it was the best thing I could have done.
- [When CPTSD and Discernment Become Tangled](https://aboutthatjack.com/when-cptsd-and-discernment-become-tangled/) - CPTSD can mess with your inner compass. Here's how trauma affects discernment,and how to slowly rebuild trust in your gut and your truth.
- [From Shame to Self-Acceptance](https://aboutthatjack.com/from-shame-to-self-acceptance/) - A personal reflection on healing from childhood trauma, reclaiming self-worth, and learning to see the body not with shame, but with compassion and peace.
- [Mother's Day Was Hard This Year](https://aboutthatjack.com/mothers-day-was-hard-this-year/) - This Mother’s Day reopened old grief and new loss. A reflection on being mothered by two incredible women, and learning to live without them.
- [The Departure Theory and CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-departure-theory-and-cptsd/) - Understanding the Departure Theory and how CPTSD makes emotional or physical abandonment feel like a threat to safety, and how to begin healing it.
- [Things I Thought Were Normal Until Therapy](https://aboutthatjack.com/things-i-thought-were-normal-until-therapy/) - Thought these habits were normal? Therapy said otherwise. Here’s what I learned about survival mode, self-worth, and healing while living with CPTSD.
- [Trying to Heal, But Someone Hit Rewind](https://aboutthatjack.com/trying-to-heal-but-someone-hit-rewind/) - When your past gets brought up while you're healing, it can hit hard. Here’s how to stay grounded, keep growing, and not spiral into shame.
- [You Cannot Out Run Pain](https://aboutthatjack.com/you-cannot-out-run-pain/) - Struggling with CPTSD and dissociation? Reconnect with your body to heal trauma, manage overwhelm, and break the cycle of painful dissociation.
- [Tips On What to Do When CPTSD Hits Hard](https://aboutthatjack.com/what-to-do-when-cptsd-hits-hard/) - Even after years of healing, CPTSD can knock you flat. But it doesn’t mean you’re broken. Some days just take more gentleness. Here’s one of mine.
- [The Mental Health Myth That Needs to Go](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-mental-health-myth-that-needs-to-go/) - You don’t have to look broken to be struggling. This post unpacks the myth of “looking fine” while living with CPTSD, anxiety, or hidden pain.
- [Overcoming the Superman Complex in CPTSD Healing](https://aboutthatjack.com/overcoming-the-superman-complex-in-cptsd-healing/) - Explore how overcoming the Superman Complex can aid in CPTSD healing. Learn how finding balance between helping others and self-care leads to personal growth.
- [Learning To Love Myself For Who I Am](https://aboutthatjack.com/learning-to-love-myself-for-who-i-am/) - A personal journey of overcoming self-sabotage, learning self-love, and healing from trauma. Discover the transformative power of therapy and self-compassion.
- [There Is Empowerment In Vulnerability](https://aboutthatjack.com/there-is-empowerment-in-vulnerability/) - Vulnerability felt dangerous, until it became a tool for healing. Learn how embracing it helped me grow through complex trauma.
- [The Shame That Shouldn’t Be Mine: Surviving Abuse with CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-shame-that-shouldnt-be-mine-surviving-abuse-with-cptsd/) - Survivors of abuse and CPTSD often struggle with deep shame. Learn practical steps to overcome trauma shame and start your healing journey today.
- [From Darkness to Healing: A Personal Journey with CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/from-darkness-to-healing-a-personal-journey-with-cptsd/) - Jack shares his journey through CPTSD, from misdiagnosis to healing, offering hope and insight for those struggling with trauma.
- [How Gaslighting in Politics Triggers CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/how-gaslighting-in-politics-triggers-cptsd/) - When the world feels upside down and your nervous system’s had it, here’s how to stay grounded, speak up, and not lose your mind in the process.
- [CPTSD vs Depression and Anxiety](https://aboutthatjack.com/cptsd-vs-depression-and-anxiety/) - CPTSD often looks like anxiety or depression but is different. Learn the signs, why it’s misdiagnosed, and how healing from complex trauma works.
- [Where Does the CPTSD End, and Where Do I Begin?](https://aboutthatjack.com/where-does-the-cptsd-end-and-where-do-i-begin/) - Wondering where CPTSD ends and you begin? This post offers gentle hope, healing, and the courage to rediscover your true self beyond trauma.
- [The Word That Haunted Me, And Why I'm Taking It Back](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-word-that-haunted-me-and-why-im-taking-it-back/) - Explore the journey of reclaiming the word 'please' from trauma to empowerment, using reparenting and healing to transform its meaning
- [I Can’t Fix Everything, And That’s Okay (Sort Of)](https://aboutthatjack.com/i-cant-fix-everything-and-thats-okay-sort-of/) - An honest look at healing, letting go of control, and learning to sit with discomfort after a lifetime of trying to fix everything.
- [Overcoming Self-Hate: A Journey to Embrace Self-Love](https://aboutthatjack.com/overcoming-self-hate-a-journey-to-embrace-self-love/) - A raw reflection on overcoming self-hate and embracing self-love, exploring the journey of healing from trauma and learning to show compassion to oneself.
- [The Year Everything Changed (For Real This Time)](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-year-everything-changed-for-real-this-time/) - After years of carrying the weight of CPTSD, I finally chose healing, and it changed everything. This is the story of a difficult but transformative year.
- [Why Self-Validation Matters After Childhood Trauma](https://aboutthatjack.com/why-self-validation-matters-after-childhood-trauma/) - A powerful reflection on healing from childhood trauma, learning self-validation, and building self-worth through therapy, patience, and self-compassion.
- [Letter to My Younger Self: A Message for Healing](https://aboutthatjack.com/a-letter-to-my-younger-self-a-message-for-healing/) - A letter written to my younger self, offering encouragement, strength, and wisdom. Learn how to navigate life's challenges, embrace healing, and finding hope.
- [How I Manage Life with CPTSD (And a Lot of Sarcasm)](https://aboutthatjack.com/how-i-manage-life-with-cptsd-and-a-lot-of-sarcasm/) - Life with CPTSD isn’t easy, but a little humor and honesty go a long way. Here’s how we survive the chaos,one awkward smile at a time.
- [When Therapy Turns into an Emotional Excavation](https://aboutthatjack.com/when-therapy-turns-into-an-emotional-excavation/) - Therapy didn’t just fix me, it revealed me. How discovering I had CPTSD turned emotional survival into healing, one messy, honest moment at a time.
- [The Quiet War: Living and Healing with CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-quiet-war-living-and-healing-with-cptsd/) - A raw and honest look at living with CPTSD, emotional flashbacks, struggles, and the tired path to healing. A reminder that trauma doesn’t get the final word.
- [How a Superman Body Spray Triggered a CPTSD Flashback](https://aboutthatjack.com/how-a-superman-body-spray-triggered-a-cptsd-flashback/) - Learn how a Superman body spray triggered a CPTSD flashback and how trauma can resurface unexpectedly. A journey of healing, hope, and coping with triggers.
- [Meditation with CPTSD: More Chaos Than Calm, But I Tried](https://aboutthatjack.com/meditation-with-cptsd-more-chaos-than-calm-but-i-tried/) - Discover the challenges of meditation with CPTSD, blending humor and insight into healing, mindfulness, and coping with trauma
- [Is CPTSD Considered Neurodivergent? Here’s What I Found](https://aboutthatjack.com/is-cptsd-considered-neurodivergent-heres-what-i-found/) - Is CPTSD neurodivergent? Explore how trauma rewires the brain and why embracing neurodivergence can be a path to healing and self-acceptance.
- [Healing from CPTSD: Recognizing Triggers and Finding Progress](https://aboutthatjack.com/healing-from-cptsd-recognizing-triggers-and-finding-progress/) - A raw, honest reflection on CPTSD, triggers, and the ongoing work of healing, because progress isn’t perfect, but it’s still progress.
- [Healing from CPTSD: It’s Messy, It’s Real, and It’s Worth It](https://aboutthatjack.com/healing-from-cptsd-its-messy-its-real-and-its-worth-it/) - Discover the raw and real journey of healing from CPTSD. In this post, I share my personal story of self-acceptance, and finding happiness despite trauma.
- [Trauma Doesn’t Make You Stronger: A Journey of Healing](https://aboutthatjack.com/trauma-doesnt-make-you-stronger-a-journey-of-healing/) - Discover the truth about trauma and strength through healing from CPTSD. Explore the emotional growth, and the steps taken to rebuild a life after abuse.
- [Pausing Therapy: Embracing Growth And Trusting Myself](https://aboutthatjack.com/pausing-therapy-embracing-growth-and-trusting-myself/) - After years of therapy, I’m choosing to pause and trust myself. Reflecting on growth, healing, and embracing the unknown in my CPTSD journey
- [Direct Communication Is A Lifeline for Trauma Survivors](https://aboutthatjack.com/direct-communication-is-a-lifeline-for-trauma-survivors/) - Clear communication is essential for trauma survivors. Learn why directness can be a lifeline for those with CPTSD and how it creates emotional safety.
- [Managing Rumination with Jazz and Mindfulness in cPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/managing-rumination-with-jazz-and-mindfulness-in-cptsd/) - Jack explores how rumination impacts his cPTSD, and how chaotic jazz and mindfulness help him manage overwhelming thoughts on his healing journey
- [CPTSD and the Trauma That Gaslights You](https://aboutthatjack.com/cptsd-and-the-trauma-that-gaslights-you/) - CPTSD makes you doubt your trauma and self-worth. Learn why minimizing your pain was survival, and how to start healing by owning your story.
- [How IFS Therapy Helped Me Heal from CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/how-ifs-therapy-helped-me-heal-from-cptsd/) - Discover how IFS therapy helps heal CPTSD by understanding your inner parts and finding self-compassion. Learn more about this powerful approach here.
- [Stop Misusing Attachment Theory in Relationships](https://aboutthatjack.com/stop-misusing-attachment-theory-in-relationships/) - Misusing attachment theory harms healing. Learn how to use attachment styles to build empathy, take responsibility, and create healthier relationships.
- [Why Trauma-Informed Therapy Matters for Healing](https://aboutthatjack.com/why-trauma-informed-therapy-matters-for-healing/) - Discover why trauma-informed therapy is essential for healing CPTSD. Learn how to find a compassionate therapist whounderstands the complexities of trauma
- [Healing Is Boring, and That’s the Point](https://aboutthatjack.com/healing-is-boring-and-thats-the-point/) - Healing from trauma isn’t always dramatic,it’s often boring, unsettling, and painfully quiet. Here’s why that’s a good thing.
- [Hypervigilance and CPTSD: Why I Face the Door](https://aboutthatjack.com/hypervigilance-and-cptsd-why-i-face-the-door/) - Living with CPTSD means always being on alert. Here's how hypervigilance shows up in daily life, and why it's a survival response, not paranoia.
- [The Pressure to Reinvent vs. the Power of Just Being](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-pressure-to-reunvent-vs-the-power-of-just-being/) - In a culture obsessed with reinvention, I’m learning to just be. No pivots, no glow-ups, just me, living with CPTSD and finally being myself.
- [CPTSD Recovery: Embracing Feelings to Heal and Grow](https://aboutthatjack.com/healing-from-trauma-embracing-feelings/) - Embracing emotions aids healing from trauma and CPTSD. Feeling your feelings isn’t weakness, it’s a vital step toward recovery and self-compassion.
- [Flashbacks: Not Always a Five-Alarm Fire](https://aboutthatjack.com/flashbacks-not-always-a-five-alarm-fire/) - Flashbacks aren’t always a crisis. Sometimes they’re just old memories. Here’s how I’m learning to sit with them instead of running.
- [What Healing Means To Me](https://aboutthatjack.com/what-healing-means-to-me/) - A journey of healing from cPTSD, embracing self-compassion, and discovering the strength to find peace, love, and happiness amidst the struggle.
- [Loving Someone with CPTSD: A Survival Guide](https://aboutthatjack.com/loving-someone-with-cptsd-a-survival-guide/) - Loving someone with CPTSD isn’t easy, but it can be deeply rewarding. Here’s a guide to understanding, connection, and showing up with love.
- [Recognizing Trauma Dysregulation as It Happens](https://aboutthatjack.com/recognizing-trauma-dysregulation-as-it-happens/) - Learn to spot CPTSD dysregulation in real time and use simple tools to calm your nervous system, heal, and respond with compassion, not shame.
- [Healing Childhood Trauma: Loving the Kid I Was](https://aboutthatjack.com/healing-childhood-trauma-loving-the-kid-i-was/) - A personal story about healing from childhood trauma, learning to honor the past, and finding strength in softness, self-love, and compassion.
- [Hyper-Empathy: The Unwanted Superpower](https://aboutthatjack.com/hyper-empathy-the-unwanted-superpower/) - Explore the challenges and insights of living with hyper-empathy and CPTSD, through personal storytelling and a touch of humor.
- [Dating with CPTSD: Sarcasm & Raccoons](https://aboutthatjack.com/dating-with-cptsd-sarcasm-raccoons/) - Emotional honesty, self-awareness, and the struggle to balance protection with connection, truth-telling as an act of love in a messy, complex world.
- [Taking Responsibility For My Actions](https://aboutthatjack.com/taking-responsibility-for-my-actions/) - Having CPTSD is debilitating. To be constantly at war with your mind where it makes you believe the very worst parts of yourself hard to overcome.
- [The Truth About Healing No One Told Me](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-truth-about-healing-no-one-told-me/) - Healing isn’t a straight path, it’s a spiral. This post explores what it really means to revisit old wounds with new strength and why it doesn’t mean failure.
- [Why CPTSD Is Still Misunderstood and Overlooked](https://aboutthatjack.com/why-cptsd-is-still-misunderstood-and-overlooked/) - Complex PTSD is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Learn why it’s overlooked in mainstream therapy and how the right diagnosis can guide healing.
- [Some Mornings, It Feels Like Crawling Through Cement](https://aboutthatjack.com/some-mornings-it-feels-like-crawling-through-cement/) - Waking up exhausted despite doing all the right things with CPTSD is real and tough. Here’s why some mornings feel like crawling through cement.
- [Why I Hated Therapy Before It Helped Me Heal](https://aboutthatjack.com/why-i-hated-therapy-before-it-helped-me-heal/) - Therapy doesn’t start with breakthroughs. It starts with awkward silences, fake smiles, and the hardest question of all: “How are you?”
- [Attachment, Detachment, and the In Between](https://aboutthatjack.com/attachment-detachment-and-the-in-between/) - Jack reflects on healing from CPTSD, navigating love, fear, and self-acceptance in relationships, and finding peace within himself.
- [The Thing About Sleep (When You Have CPTSD)](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-thing-about-sleep-when-you-have-cptsd/) - Discover how sleep impacts CPTSD healing, why it's essential for recovery, and how even on tough days, you're still moving forward.
- [Surviving the Day: Coping with Allergies and CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/surviving-the-day-coping-with-allergies-and-cptsd/) - Jack reflects on tough days where surviving, not fixing, is the win. Managing CPTSD, allergies, and life's pressures with presence and self-compassion.
- [CPTSD Meets Hot Yoga: Send Towels](https://aboutthatjack.com/cptsd-meets-hot-yoda-send-towels/) - What happens when someone with CPTSD tries hot yoga for the first time? A brutally honest, darkly funny take on trauma, sweat, & pushing past your comfort zone.
- [How One Person Helped Me Heal My CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/how-one-person-helped-me-heal-my-cptsd/) - A reflection on the rare people who stay through the mess, offering unconditional love and presence, especially when healing from CPTSD.
- [How Trauma Builds Tolerance for Emotional Pain](https://aboutthatjack.com/how-trauma-builds-tolerance-for-emotional-pain/) - CPTSD can build emotional pain tolerance, but real healing begins with self-awareness, therapy, and learning to choose compassion over survival.
- [Showing No Emotion Was A Survival Tool](https://aboutthatjack.com/showing-no-emotion-was-a-survival-tool/) - Individuals who have experienced trauma and have cPTSD are often told that they lack empathy. Which isn't the case at all. At least not for me.
- [Another Year Around The Sun](https://aboutthatjack.com/another-year-around-the-sun/) - Today marks another year around the sun for me, and you would think by now that I would be used to this day, but I'm not. In fact, I dread my birthday
- [Navigating the Storm: Living with CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/navigating-the-storm-living-with-cptsd/) - Living with cPTSD can make some days harder than others. On these days that hit us the most, it can often feel like a constant drumbeat inside our heads.
- [Learning To Forgive Myself](https://aboutthatjack.com/learning-to-forgive-myself/) - Today has been a difficult day for me. I have struggled. I try not to open up about these kinds of days because I feel I deserve to go through them..
- [When I Feel Emotionally Hypervigilant](https://aboutthatjack.com/when-i-feel-emotionally-hypervigilant/) - My cPTSD causes me to experience a continuous and recurrent symptom known as emotional hypervigilance. When I feel emotionally hypervigilant I feel overly alert
- [No Longer Scrambling To Prove My Worth](https://aboutthatjack.com/no-longer-scrambling-to-prove-my-worth/) - For as long as I can remember, I have spent time scrambling to prove my worth. All because my cPTSD has prevented me from feeling worthy.
- [What's Love Got To Do With It?](https://aboutthatjack.com/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it/) - Jack reflects on the complexities of love, healing, and CPTSD, exploring the challenges of trusting and accepting love while throwing a humour twist at the end.
- [Learning To Accept The Love I Deserve](https://aboutthatjack.com/learning-to-accept-the-love-i-deserve/) - Learning to accept the love I deserve has not been an easy task for me. I have spent years believing that I was unlovable and nobody would ever fully love me
- [Reaching the Anger Stage Of Grief](https://aboutthatjack.com/reaching-the-anger-stage-of-grief/) - A personal journey of acceptance, while processing anger and understanding grief in between dealing with trauma and CPTSD.
- [Realizing I Have Many Lost Years](https://aboutthatjack.com/realizing-i-have-so-many-lost-years/) - A personal journey of healing, resilience, and reflection on surviving trauma, finding purpose, and embracing life despite lost years.
- [Emerging From a Dissociation Episode](https://aboutthatjack.com/emerging-from-a-dissociation-episode/) - I am starting to emerge from a dissociation episode that hit me a few days ago. The first one I have had in quite a while.
- [Only Way Out Is through](https://aboutthatjack.com/only-way-out-is-through/) - Join Jack on his healing journey through CPTSD, as he embraces emotions, growth, and finding joy in life, one step at a time.
- [Letting Go Of My Old Self](https://aboutthatjack.com/letting-go-of-my-old-self/) - A journey of healing, letting go of the past, and embracing self-compassion and growth after trauma. Discovering a new path with hope and authenticity.
- [I'm Sensitive and That's Okay](https://aboutthatjack.com/im-sensitive-and-thats-okay/) - Embracing sensitivity as strength, navigating vulnerability, and finding power in raw emotions for personal growth and deeper connections.
- [Learning To Accept Happiness and Joy](https://aboutthatjack.com/learning-to-accept-happiness-and-joy/) - A personal reflection on healing from trauma, embracing small joys, and practicing mindfulness to find inner peace after years of struggle.
- [Not Having A positive Male Role Model](https://aboutthatjack.com/not-having-a-positive-male-role-model/) - A heartfelt reflection on growing up without a positive male role model and the commitment to be a loving, present father to his daughter.
- [You Better Believe I Am Good Enough](https://aboutthatjack.com/you-better-believe-i-am-good-enough/) - Jack shares his journey of healing from CPTSD, embracing self-worth, setting boundaries, and living authentically with compassion and self-compassion.
- [Life Isn't All Black And White](https://aboutthatjack.com/life-isnt-all-black-and-white/) - Living with CPTSD means seeing life in black and white and healing begins by embracing the gray and finding safety in nuance and connection.
- [Learning To Live With Alexithymia](https://aboutthatjack.com/learning-to-live-with-alexithymia/) - Discovering alexithymia helped me understand my emotions, connect with my body, and find healing after trauma. Here's how the journey unfolded.
- [Let's Normalize Emotional Honesty](https://aboutthatjack.com/lets-normalize-emotional-honesty/) - Embracing emotional honesty, healing from trauma, and building deeper connections through vulnerability, boundaries, and authentic self-expression.
- [My Journey Of Introspection](https://aboutthatjack.com/my-journey-of-introspection/) - A personal journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery, finding strength and peace after trauma, and embracing a brighter, more resilient future.
- [When The Hard Truths Hit Home](https://aboutthatjack.com/when-the-hard-truths-hit-home/) - A powerful reflection on self-sabotage, healing, and self-forgiveness after childhood trauma, marking a breakthrough moment in the journey of CPTSD recovery.
- [There's A Lot To Be Said For Growth](https://aboutthatjack.com/theres-a-lot-to-be-said-for-growth/) - Discover personal insights on healing, and posttraumatic growth, embracing vulnerability, self-compassion, and setting boundaries in your recovery journey.
- [The Multi Layers Of Grief](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-multi-layers-of-grief/) - A heartfelt reflection on healing from trauma, embracing grief, and reclaiming one's narrative through self-compassion and acceptance.
- [Working On Healing My Inner Child](https://aboutthatjack.com/working-on-healing-my-inner-child/) - Healing through inner child work, vulnerability, and self-compassion, while navigating trauma and growth on a personal journey of emotional healing.
- [Healing Is A lonely Process](https://aboutthatjack.com/healing-is-a-lonely-process/) - Jack reflects on his CPTSD healing journey, embracing vulnerability, loneliness, and self-discovery while building healthier connections for a positive 2025.
- [The Moment I Knew I needed Help](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-moment-i-knew-i-needed-help/) - A journey of healing from CPTSD, reflecting on challenges, breakthroughs, and the power of vulnerability in reclaiming a sense of self and emotional well-being.
- [Letting People Be Wrong About Me](https://aboutthatjack.com/letting-people-be-wrong-about-me/) - Explore the power of vulnerability, self-discovery, and authentic connections in this personal blog post. How letting go of control leads to healing.
- [When a Trigger Sneaks Up on You](https://aboutthatjack.com/when-a-trigger-sneaks-up-on-you/) - Navigating a surprise trigger after a stretch of feeling good, I reflect on emotional resilience, self-compassion, and the messy beauty of healing with cPTSD.
- [Not Everyone Wants You To Heal](https://aboutthatjack.com/not-everyone-wants-you-to-heal/) - Healing isn’t always easy, and not everyone will understand or support your growth. Protecting your peace sometimes means disappointing others.
- [My Own Lighthouse: Finding Light in Tough Times](https://aboutthatjack.com/my-own-lighthouse-finding-light-in-tough-times/) - A raw, honest look at healing from CPTSD, facing trauma, grief, and growth while learning to find peace and become your own light.
- [The Difficult Truths of Trauma Recovery](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-difficult-truths-of-trauma-recovery/) - Recovering from trauma and CPTSD brings challenges. One of those is that recognizing something that heals also meant recognizing something else that hurts.
- [How To Love Someone With CPTSD And Trauma](https://aboutthatjack.com/how-to-love-someone-with-cptsd-and-trauma-2/) - Loving with CPTSD is messy, brave, and real. Navigating relationships after trauma takes care, honesty, and a whole lot of heart.
- [Finding Calm in the Chaos: My Journey with CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/finding-calm-in-the-chaos-my-journey-with-cptsd/) - The journey of healing from CPTSD. Embracing your worth, finding peace, and understanding that we are enough, just as you are.
- [CPTSD Triggers: What They Are and How to Handle Them](https://aboutthatjack.com/cptsd-triggers-what-they-are-and-how-to-handle-them/) - Understanding CPTSD triggers, how they work, why they happen, and strategies to manage them, all part of the healing journey. You're not alone.
- [Loving in Silence: The Quiet Storm of CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/loving-in-silence-the-quiet-storm-of-cptsd/) - For those who feel deeply but struggle to show it, this post speaks to the quiet storm inside. Explore how living with CPTSD reshapes love, and vulnerability
- [Parenting with CPTSD: Send Snacks and Backup](https://aboutthatjack.com/parenting-with-cptsd-send-snacks-and-backup/) - Balancing fatherhood and CPTSD, Jack shares his journey of healing, parenting, and showing his daughter emotional resilience through life's chaos.
- [Living with CPTSD: Rumination and Embracing Growth](https://aboutthatjack.com/living-with-cptsd-rumination-and-embracing-growth/) - A raw and honest reflection on living with CPTSD, grappling with rumination, past choices, and the complexities of healing.
- [It's Never Too Late for New Beginnings](https://aboutthatjack.com/its-never-too-late-for-new-beginnings/) - As people, we are constantly evolving. We learn new things every day. Constantly having new experiences and making memories. Some good and some bad.
- [The Exhaustion From healing Is Very Real](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-exhaustion-from-healing-is-very-real/) - Healing from trauma is exhausting. Learn why rest, self-care, and self-compassion are vital parts of recovering from CPTSD.
- [The Impact Of Leaving Survival Mode](https://aboutthatjack.com/the_impact-of-leaving-survival-mode/) - A deeply personal reflection on healing from trauma and CPTSD, moving beyond survival mode to rediscover self-worth, peace, and purpose.
- [Living with CPTSD: What It’s Really Like](https://aboutthatjack.com/living-with-cptsd-what-its-really-like/) - Living with CPTSD is complex, exhausting, and often invisible. It's a journey of finding peace, reclaiming control, and celebrating every step forward."
- [Staying Present When Your Nervous System Shuts Down](https://aboutthatjack.com/staying-present-when-your-nervous-system-shuts-done/) - Learn how to manage your nervous system in conflict, stay grounded, and hold space for meaningful conversations, even when your body wants to shut down.
- [One Year On, Without My Aunt](https://aboutthatjack.com/one-year-on-without-my-aunt/) - One year later, I reflect on my aunt’s love, wisdom, and lasting impact and honoring her memory with gratitude, joy, and a heart full of love.
- [Building Strong Connections While Living with CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/building-strong-connections-while-living-with-cptsd/) - Deconstructing conditioning around relationships, romance and intimacy, especially when navigating CPTSD, is a layered process. There's a lot to work through.
- [The Road Of Self Discovery](https://aboutthatjack.com/the-road-of-self-discovery/) - There is one thing that I will never be able to answer, and that is, who was my pre-trauma self? I can’t answer because I don’t have one.
- [Habitual Thinking Is Hard To Break](https://aboutthatjack.com/habitual-thinking-is-hard-to-break/) - Re-wiring my brain and shifting my perspective has not been easy. There are many days where I have messed up and got frustrated.
- [If They Wanted To, They Would](https://aboutthatjack.com/if-they-wanted-to-they-would/) - I see people throw around phrases. Phrases such as "If they wanted to, they would," and it frustrates me. It frustrates me because that's not how trauma works.

## Pages

- [CPTSD Recovery Stories & Support](https://aboutthatjack.com/) - Jack Brody is a New York author and writer exploring trauma, CPTSD, healing, relationships, fatherhood, and the complicated business of being human.
- [About](https://aboutthatjack.com/about-jack-brody/) - Get to know Jack, and Discover a heartfelt journey of healing from CPTSD. Real stories, hope, and practical insights to support your path to recovery.
- [What is CPTSD?](https://aboutthatjack.com/what-causes-cptsd-understanding-complex-trauma/) - Learn what CPTSD is, how it differs from PTSD, and what it’s like to live with long-term trauma. Discover insights, hope, and healing for those on the journey.
- [Book](https://aboutthatjack.com/book/) - A personal memoir by Jack Brody exploring memory, childhood trauma, and Complex PTSD through lived experience and emotional reflection.
- [PodTalk](https://aboutthatjack.com/my-podcast/) - Healing Out Loud is a weekly podcast about CPTSD, trauma, and real healing, no shame, no pressure, just honest talk every week.
- [Resources](https://aboutthatjack.com/cptsd-resources/) - Find CPTSD support, books, therapy tools & communities, curated for healing & hope. Trusted resources for Complex PTSD survivors.
- [Contact](https://aboutthatjack.com/contact/) - Got questions, feedback, or just want to say hi? Reach out to Jack, he’s here to connect, listen, and maybe overshare a little about healing from CPTSD.
- [404 Page Not Found - Healing with Heart & Humor](https://aboutthatjack.com/404-page-not-found-healing-with-heart-humor/) - This page is MIA, like my emotional stability in 2003. Head home for real talk on CPTSD, healing, and surviving the chaos with humor.

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## Categories

- [CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/cptsd/) - Learn what CPTSD is, its symptoms, and how recovery is possible. Honest insights and support for those navigating complex trauma every day.
- [Childhood Sexual Abuse](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/childhood-sexual-abuse/) - Explore stories and strategies for healing after childhood sexual abuse. Find support, hope, and tools for coping with CPTSD and trauma.
- [Inner Child Work](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/inner-child-work/) - Learn how inner child work supports CPTSD recovery. Explore tools, reflections, and practices to nurture your younger self and heal emotional wounds.
- [Dissociation and CPTSD](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/dissociation-and-cptsd/) - Learn about dissociation as a trauma response in CPTSD. Explore ways to recognize, cope with, and heal from emotional and physical disconnection.
- [Dysregulation](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/dysregulation/) - Understand emotional dysregulation in CPTSD and discover tools to manage intense feelings. Practical tips for regaining balance and peace.
- [Hypervigilance](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/hypervigilance/) - Learn how hypervigilance affects life with CPTSD. Explore tools to calm your nervous system, feel safer, and reclaim your sense of peace.
- [Mindfulness](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/mindfulness/) - Discover mindfulness techniques to support CPTSD healing. Learn simple ways to reduce stress, increase awareness, and cultivate calm daily.
- [Self-Care](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/self-care/) - Discover self-care strategies tailored for CPTSD recovery. Learn gentle, effective ways to nurture your mind, body, and spirit daily.
- [Self-Acceptance](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/self-acceptance/) - Discover how self-acceptance supports healing from CPTSD. Learn to cultivate kindness toward yourself and build a foundation for growth.
- [Trauma](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/trauma/) - Explore the impact of trauma on mental health and CPTSD. Learn about trauma’s roots, symptoms, and effective paths toward healing and recovery.
- [Triggers](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/triggers/) - Recognize common CPTSD triggers and learn simple, effective ways to manage them on your healing journey.
- [Therapy](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/therapy/) - Explore therapy options for CPTSD recovery. Learn about effective techniques, what to expect, and how therapy can support your healing journey.
- [Trauma Recovery](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/trauma-recovery/) - Discover effective trauma recovery strategies for CPTSD. Insights and tools to guide you through healing, resilience, and reclaiming your life.
- [Grounding Techniques](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/grounding-techniques/) - Discover grounding techniques to manage dissociation and anxiety. Simple, effective tools to help you reconnect with your body and the present moment.
- [Healing Journey](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/healing-journey/) - Follow real stories and insights from the path of CPTSD recovery. Encouragement, tools, and reflection for every step of your healing journey.
- [Rumination](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/rumination/) - Learn how rumination affects your healing journey with CPTSD. Practical strategies to calm repetitive thoughts and find mental peace.
- [Family](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/family/) - Explore the impact of CPTSD on family dynamics. Find insights and tips for healing, communication, and building stronger family bonds.
- [Parenting](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/parenting/) - Explore the impact of CPTSD on parenting. Find compassionate tips, stories, and tools to nurture healthy relationships with your children.
- [Mental Health](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/mental-health/) - Explore the intersection of mental health and CPTSD. Understand symptoms, find resources, and access tools for lasting emotional well-being.
- [Relationships](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/relationships/) - Explore how CPTSD affects relationships. Learn strategies to build trust, set boundaries, and foster healthy, supportive connections.
- [Self-Awareness](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/self-awareness/) - Explore self-awareness as a key step in CPTSD recovery. Tools and insights to help you recognize emotions, patterns, and start healing from within.
- [Inner Critic](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/inner-critic/) - Explore how the inner critic develops in CPTSD and how to shift toward self-compassion. Tools and insights to help calm harsh inner voices.
- [Dating & Relationships](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/dating-relationships/) - Explore the challenges and joys of dating and relationships after trauma. Tips and stories to help build trust, set boundaries, and find love safely.
- [Emotional Resilience](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/emotional-resilience/) - Learn how to cultivate emotional resilience after trauma. Stories and strategies to help you bounce back, grow stronger, and thrive.
- [Coping Strategies](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/coping-strategies/) - Discover practical coping strategies to manage CPTSD symptoms. Real-life tips and techniques to support your emotional well-being every day.
- [Life Lessons](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/life-lessons/) - Insightful reflections and hard-won wisdom from life with CPTSD. Explore personal stories and meaningful takeaways from the healing journey.
- [Acceptance](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/acceptance/) - Healing starts with acceptance, not approval of what happened, but peace with what’s real. These posts explore how I’ve made room for both.
- [Personal Growth](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/personal-growth/) - Explore personal growth on the journey of CPTSD recovery. Tools, stories, and insights to help you evolve, heal, and thrive.
- [Self-Love](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/self-love/) - Discover how self-love supports recovery from CPTSD. Explore tools and practices to nurture kindness, acceptance, and inner strength.
- [Self-Validation](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/self-validation/) - Discover the power of self-validation in CPTSD recovery. Learn how to honor your feelings and build confidence in your own experiences.
- [Self-Compassion](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/self-compassion/) - Explore how cultivating self-compassion supports healing from CPTSD. Practical tools and reflections to soften self-judgment and nurture inner peace.
- [Resilience](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/resilience/) - Explore the power of resilience in healing from CPTSD. Stories, tools, and insights to help you bounce back stronger after trauma.
- [Survivor Stories](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/survivor-stories/) - Read powerful survivor stories that inspire healing from CPTSD. Real experiences that offer hope, resilience, and connection.
- [Therapy and Support](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/therapy-and-support/) - Explore therapy options and support networks for CPTSD recovery. Learn how professional help and community can empower your healing journey.
- [Boundaries](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/boundaries/) - Learn how to set healthy boundaries after trauma. Discover practical tips and personal stories about reclaiming control and protecting your well-being.
- [Grief and Loss](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/grief-and-loss/) - Explore how CPTSD intersects with grief and loss. Supportive stories and tools to help you process pain and move through the healing journey.
- [Vulnerability](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/vulnerability/) - Explore how vulnerability fosters healing from CPTSD. Learn to embrace openness and courage as powerful tools for emotional growth and connection.
- [Empowerment](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/empowerment/) - Explore ways to reclaim your strength and confidence after trauma. Inspiring stories and tools to support your journey toward empowerment.
- [Authenticity](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/authenticity/) - Explore what it means to live authentically while healing CPTSD. These posts encourage embracing your true self amid trauma recovery.
- [Life Transitions](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/life-transitions/) - Explore how to manage major life changes while living with CPTSD. Tools, stories, and guidance to support resilience through uncertainty and growth.
- [Self Discovery](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/self-discovery/) - Explore the journey of self discovery through CPTSD recovery. Insights and tools to reconnect, grow, and embrace your authentic identity.
- [Alexithymia](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/alexithymia/) - Struggling to name your feelings? You’re not alone. These posts explore alexithymia, emotional numbness, and the slow work of reconnecting.
- [Emotional Awareness](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/emotional-awareness/) - Explore how emotional awareness supports healing from CPTSD. Learn to identify, understand, and embrace your feelings with compassion.
- [Cognitive Distortions](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/cognitive-distortions/) - Learn to recognize and challenge cognitive distortions that fuel trauma pain. Practical insights and tools to reframe your thinking and support healing.
- [Self-Worth](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/self-worth/) - Explore ways to rebuild self-worth after trauma. Practical tips and insights to help you recognize your inherent value and grow with confidence.
- [Sensitivity](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/sensitivity/) - Explore how heightened sensitivity impacts those with CPTSD. Learn to embrace your emotional depth while protecting your well-being.
- [Reflection](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/reflection/) - Dive into reflective practices that support CPTSD recovery. Explore stories, questions, and tools to deepen self-awareness and personal healing.
- [Self-Hate](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/self-hate/) - Explore the roots of self-hate in CPTSD and discover compassionate strategies to transform self-judgment into self-acceptance and growth.
- [CPTSD Recovery](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/cptsd-recovery/) - Explore practical tools, personal stories, and strategies for healing from CPTSD. Find hope and guidance on your journey toward recovery.
- [Attachment Styles](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/attachment-styles/) - Discover how attachment styles shape relationships after trauma. Learn to identify patterns and start healthier connections on your healing journey.
- [Emotional Regulation](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/emotional-regulation/) - Discover strategies to manage and regulate emotions during CPTSD recovery. Practical tips to help you stay grounded and find balance.
- [Relationships & Attachment](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/relationships-attachment/) - Discover how attachment styles shape relationships after trauma. Learn to identify patterns and build healthier connections on your healing path.
- [Self-Regulation](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/self-regulation/) - Learn practical self-regulation strategies to manage CPTSD symptoms. Tools to help calm your nervous system and regain emotional balance.
- [Flashbacks & Triggers](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/flashbacks-triggers/) - Learn to recognize and manage flashbacks and triggers linked to CPTSD. Practical tools and insights to regain control and ease distress.
- [Healing Tools](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/healing-tools/) - Follow real stories and insights from the path of CPTSD recovery. Encouragement, tools, and reflection for every step of your healing journey.
- [IFS Therapy](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/ifs-therapy/) - Explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy helps heal CPTSD. Learn to connect with your inner parts and build self-compassion from within.
- [Therapy & Healing](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/therapy-healing/) - Discover therapeutic approaches and healing practices for CPTSD. Insights and tools to support your journey toward emotional recovery and resilience.
- [Anxiety & Depression](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/anxiety-depression/) - Explore insights, coping strategies, and support for managing anxiety and depression. Find hope and practical advice for emotional wellbeing and mental health.
- [Q&A](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/qa/) - A candid Q&A series exploring mental health, trauma, and healing, real questions, honest answers, and no shame. You’re not alone in this.
- [Healing Out Loud](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/healing-out-loud/) - Honest, unfiltered stories and insights about living with CPTSD and trauma. This is a space to explore the messy, real journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery.
- [Life In NYC](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/life-in-nyc/) - Life in NYC: grit, hustle, and hidden moments of calm, lessons from the city that never sleeps and the everyday battles we all face.
- [Wellness](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/wellness/) - Posts in this category focus on practical tips, self-care strategies, and reflections for nurturing mental, emotional, and physical well-being while living with CPTSD and trauma.
- [Awareness & Advocacy](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/awareness-advocacy/) - Posts in this category focus on raising awareness about CPTSD and trauma, challenging misconceptions, breaking stigma, and advocating for understanding, empathy, and support for those affected.
- [Emotional Survival](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/emotional-survival/) - Posts exploring coping mechanisms, patterns like hyper-independence, avoidance, or dissociation.
- [Healing & Recovery](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/healing-recovery/) - Coping strategies, therapy insights, and growth milestones.
- [Emotional Healing](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/emotional-healing/)
- [Books & Writing](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/books-writing/)
- [Childhood Trauma](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/childhood-trauma/)
- [BPD](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/bpd/)
- [Trauma & Healing](https://aboutthatjack.com/category/trauma-healing/)

## Tags

- [Mental Health](https://aboutthatjack.com/tag/mental-health/) - Mental health resources, stories, and tools for trauma recovery, emotional resilience, and navigating everyday life with CPTSD.
- [Eating Disorders](https://aboutthatjack.com/tag/eating-disorders/) - Exploring the connection between trauma and eating disorders, healing the relationship with food, body, and self.
- [Men’s Health](https://aboutthatjack.com/tag/mens-health/) - Men’s health topics including mental health, trauma recovery, emotional resilience, and redefining masculinity.
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- [Complex Trauma](https://aboutthatjack.com/tag/complex-trauma/) - Deep dives into life with complex trauma (CPTSD), how it shapes us, how we cope, and what healing actually takes.
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- [IFS](https://aboutthatjack.com/tag/ifs/) - Explore IFS therapy, a gentle and powerful approach that helps you understand and heal your inner parts for greater emotional balance and self-compassion.
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