trauma
At its core, trauma can be thought of as the psychological wounds that persist, even when the physical ones are long gone.
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 4 days ago in PsycheKnight in Shining Armor
I’m drowning in a rage Trauma, There’s so much pain, hatred, and fear I’ve been preyed upon I’ve been exposed I’ve been tortured and reduced to nothing
Alisha WilkinsPublished 4 days ago in PsycheHow to care for oneself while grieving
How to care for oneself while grieving Grief in its entirety strikes while you least expect it. The atrocity of sadness lies in the false notion of being alone and having it all together all the time. To be or not to be in the constant state of despair is not in one’s hands, as melancholy varies in its intensity ranging from a dejected mood to deep and chronic loneliness. Oftentimes people subject their negativity to a mere passage of time, but often there is an underlying cause that needs to be addressed and healed to become in a state of awareness of their emotions and innate being. It is important to bring light to the need to embrace one’s emotions and not shame ourselves with guilt when we don't feel happy or in rhythm with our souls. Often we lose the sense of self when surrounded by grief.
Hridya SharmaPublished 6 days ago in PsycheTalking About Abuse is Uncomfortable As Hell
It’s tough to really know who I am without knowing me through the lens of my trauma. I try not to think of this as a particularly negative thing; it’s just information. Backstory that’s important to the current plot.
Veronica Wren - Trauma Sucks. Recovery Shouldn't.Published 6 days ago in Psyche- Top Story - March 2024
Trauma, Grief, and Loss
Can we fill in the rest of the frames? Yes. For sure we can add grief and loss. Chronic bereavement is another. Overdose. Suicide. Addiction. More specific abuse; rape, domestic violence, incest, physical and emotional neglect. Or fill in the blanks with your trauma.
Denise E LindquistPublished 6 days ago in Psyche Attachment Styles Uncovered
Imagine going on a date and not just seeing a person, but a blueprint of their heart. Attachment theory deciphers this blueprint, revealing how early bonds with caregivers set the stage for adult romance.
Iris ErdilePublished 7 days ago in PsycheHealthy vs. Narcissistic Ghosting.
Ghosting is a form of stonewalling considered one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse in romantic relationships. Ghosting and stonewalling are avoidance defence strategies that break emotional bonds, lead to conflict, dysfunction, and eventual destruction of a relationship.
writemindmattersPublished 7 days ago in PsycheCultivating the Garden of Youth
Title: The Enchanting Tapestry of the Garden of Youth: A Comprehensive Exploration into Holistic Well-Being Introduction:
Manh NguyễnPublished 8 days ago in Psyche8 Transformative Journal Prompts for Abuse Survivors
When I was first diagnosed with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), I felt confused, overwhelmed, and alone. I’d escaped my abusive relationship of five years only to learn that, in many ways, I may never be completely free.
Veronica Wren - Trauma Sucks. Recovery Shouldn't.Published 8 days ago in PsycheSexually 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 Wren - Trauma Sucks. Recovery Shouldn't.Published 10 days ago in Psyche4 Ways My CPTSD Brain is Annoying as Hell Today
Don’t look at me like that. I do all of the healthy, self-care ish they tell you to do when you’re traumatized. I stretch, practice my breathing, stay active, go to therapy, medicate, and on and on forever.
Veronica Wren - Trauma Sucks. Recovery Shouldn't.Published 11 days ago in Psyche- Top Story - March 2024
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 11 days ago in Psyche