Tag Archives: trauma
Writing Through Trauma – I Never Thought I Would Go There
Writing about personal experiences is hard. Writing about the worst times in your life without ranting or breaking down, balancing the raw emotions and the battle with authentic memories is something else entirely. And when you write experiences that have … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Journal, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts, Writing
Tagged "creative nonfiction", "essay writing", "writing workshop", memoir, memories, PTSD, trauma
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My ‘Coming Out’: Surviving Trauma And Managing Post-Traumatic Stress
When I was in college I kept a knife within an arm’s reach, but concealed in the bed that I slept at night. I also slept in my clothes, complete with running shoes. All of the lights were on, my … Continue reading
Posted in Family, family, home, Inspiration, Life, Personal, Relationships
Tagged "child abuse", "hyper-vigilance", "mental health", "post-traumatic stress disorder", abuse, assault, C-PTSD, PTSD, trauma
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