Developmental Trauma vs Shock Trauma

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This post is in response to the following comment in my trauma healing group: “If you experienced developmental trauma, it is not possible to heal, your trauma is written in stone, but if you experienced a shock trauma, you are likely to make a full recovery.” I don’t agree with this assertion, but there are […]

All children have to be deceived if they are to grow up without trauma. ~ Kazuo Ishiguro

All Children

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To That Doctor – A Poem

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~~ to the “man” who didn’t see the woman sitting in front of him at the Dr’s office today. I cried in your office today. You didn’t hand me a tissue. You leaned towards me. Your face something between mocking and frustration. Your voice rose. You would be heard. Your points taken. Your solutions accepted […]

Avoiding triggers isn't healing. Avoidance is standing still in the same moment of time as when you were neglected, assaulted, defiled. Avoidance is making peace with the devil. ~ Holly Nelson

Avoiding Triggers

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PTSD nightmares aren't always the exact replays of the event. Sometimes they replay the emotions you felt during the event, such as fear, anger, helplessness and sadness. ~ Alice Cariv

PTSD Nightmares

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