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My Skin Hurts
You know what goes with madness? Mania. I've been having trouble coming up with something to write on the theme of "madness" all month. Up until a few hours ago I was pretty determined to write a fiction piece about having fever. Then, in the afternoon, someone brought up a few mental health conditions that we both experience to some degree.
Rebekah ConardPublished 2 months ago in Psyche - Content Warning
Dissecting a CPTSD Nightmare
My traumatized brain is mean as hell to me. Nightmares are a regular occurrence for me, a thrilling side-effect of my CPTSD, but this particular one had been nagging at me all day. As I recounted the heart-pounding details to my partner the next morning, I began to see the meaning through the seemingly random chaos.
Veronica WrenPublished 2 months ago in Psyche - Content Warning
The Past Awakened/ Distorted Reality book 1
*You can find this story in full on Tapas and Wattpad Typing away on my laptop, my goal is to get this post done today. I'm running late on my deadline. Usually I try to get a blog post published twice a week, but this week has been a bit off. Still, I persist to stay on schedule. Blogging is something I found more enjoyable than doing the jobs I had before. Something where I don't have to worry about others' rules and I get the freedom to build the structure that works best for me. Where my bad days can happen without fear that I have to push myself to do something that feels overwhelming or too hard in those moments. So being my own boss in a way is what I knew I wanted to strive for.
Sarah J. BethanyPublished 2 months ago in Psyche - Content Warning
FIND-HOPE
This one is really testing my selfishness to my self development routine. We have to Change. It’s a tough inner battle. Know that your not the only one. Know you have a purpose. Know you are loved.
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Great News! This Sexist Is No Longer a Cop
As I’ve begun writing about the misconduct and bigotry I experienced during my time in law enforcement, I realize just how much processing I still have ahead of me (is that a cute way of saying I have CPTSD?)
Veronica WrenPublished 2 months ago in Psyche - Content Warning
What This Lifetime Has Taught Me
This has not been an easy lifetime. We never had an easy lifetime, but we acquired so much experience this lifetime should have been a breeze. We weren't going off to war, or participating in a rebellion. I know now that those lifetimes we were meant to learn the lesson of loss, betrayal, and self reliance. Looking back now, loss and betrayal were the easiest lessons to learn.
Desirae AnayaPublished 2 months ago in Psyche - Content Warning
Not always sweet dreams
When I am awake my memory is patchy at best, due to health and previous experiences. I know have brain fog curtesy of fibromyalgia to add to the mix. It makes the waking hours weird, some distant memories blended with some recent. Memories of 45 years ago fresher then some from last week. When I'm asleep it gets even more confused.
ASHLEY SMITHPublished 2 months ago in Psyche - Content Warning
The Madcap Lives Anyway
As I reluctantly pry open my eyes, I'm greeted by the uproar of a dozen voices, each clamoring for attention like unruly children in a crowded playground. The Self-Deprecation Station, ever the early bird, kicks things off with its signature blend of insults and urgency.
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Monsters Under Your Bed
I wish I’d paid more attention to the red flags. I wish I’d listened to those who truly love me. I don’t know you anymore.
Alisha WilkinsPublished 2 months ago in Psyche - Content Warning
the final choice
Trigger warning, death and cancer The day after I find out my blood pressure remains too high , I find out my mum has her second bout of cancer. This time in her chest as opposed to her leg. The previous was 7 years ago so its hard to tell if this is new or if its been having a look round my mum to choose a new spot.
ASHLEY SMITHPublished 2 months ago in Psyche - Content Warning
Sexually Harassed by a Fellow Officer
Law enforcement is a profession that demands dedication, integrity, and a commitment to serving communities without judgment or discrimination…
Veronica WrenPublished 2 months ago in Psyche - Content Warning
When the Demons Come to Play...
Who do you think you're fooling? I know you're here and I know that you were invited although not by me. You follow me through the hallway whilst you and your friends cling to the walls like unwanted spiders. You make no sound but I can feel your heaviness. I reach the door to my and my husband's bedroom and hesitate. The tension in the air is so thick I could cut it with a knife. He lies just behind this door, sleeping as usual. Lately, if he's not sleeping then he's working or drinking or something else entirely. I keep trying to help him but I keep getting the feeling that he may be too far gone. I keep getting this sinking feeling that he likes the darkness. I'm scared he's the one who asked you here.
Lindsey AltomPublished 2 months ago in Psyche