TRAUMATIZED

Never Before Release Episode - created July 14th, 2022 Not your typical material when it comes to discussing CPTSD but I had a thought and I realized that there are songs out there I listen to that really does help me!  It gives me motivation, inspires me to see things different, helps ease my mind and can stir up emotions that can be very helpful when it comes to processing and identifying your trauma and improve the healing you're going through. Want to Contact Me? Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/traumatizedpc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mastodon.world/@TRAUMATIZED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@traumatizedpodcast23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/traumatizedpc.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Email Me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.traumatizedpc.link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://www.youtube.com/@TRAUMATIZEDpc) - NEW!  Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Never Before Released Episode - created June 22nd, 2022 I don't think anyone who hasn't experienced Childhood Trauma in their life can really grasp how hard life can be for a person dealing with CPTSD.  The triggers, the flashbacks, the pain and suffering it creates!  All the anxiety and stress not to mention what it will do to their relationships, careers, family, ability to enjoy the things many people take for granted.  Accepting the reality of what having CPTSD means for themselves is such a big part of the healing process, without that you will likely fail to make much progress.   Yes it's hard and yes you will face setbacks and days where you don't want to do anymore but know that you will be ok!  Stay strong and keep making the hard choices, you will benefit later on. Want to Contact Me? Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/traumatizedpc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mastodon.world/@TRAUMATIZED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@traumatizedpodcast23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/traumatizedpc.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Email Me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.traumatizedpc.link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://www.youtube.com/@TRAUMATIZEDpc) - NEW!  Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Never Before Released Episode - created June 4th, 2022 My CPTSD, along with my ADHD and Autism and now Anxiety has always played a role in my relationship with my GF.  We have had a lot of struggles in the nearly 3 1/2 years being together and it may unfortunately end up coming to an end because of it.  Even if I manage to get this under control and can heal it might be too late and this is very sad but it possibly could be for the better?   I don't want it to end, it's too good when things are good but lately there hasn't been a lot of good to experience... Want to Contact Me? Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/traumatizedpc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mastodon.world/@TRAUMATIZED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@traumatizedpodcast23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/traumatizedpc.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Email Me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.traumatizedpc.link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://www.youtube.com/@TRAUMATIZEDpc) - NEW!  Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Never Before Released Episode - created on May 10th, 2022 I do step 3 for my Fear part Want to Contact Me? Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/traumatizedpc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mastodon.world/@TRAUMATIZED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@traumatizedpodcast23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/traumatizedpc.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Email Me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.traumatizedpc.link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://www.youtube.com/@TRAUMATIZEDpc) - NEW!  Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Never Before Released Episode - created on May 27th, 2022 Doing the 4 Step Process with my Anxiety Part - needs some love and care today. Want to Contact Me? Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/traumatizedpc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mastodon.world/@TRAUMATIZED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@traumatizedpodcast23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/traumatizedpc.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Email Me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.traumatizedpc.link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://www.youtube.com/@TRAUMATIZEDpc) - NEW!  Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) For more Episodes based on the 4 Step Process please check out these: CPTSD Special - Doing a 4 Step Process With a Part (Episode 1)CPTSD Special - Doing a 4 Step Process With a Part (Episode 2)CPTSD Special - Doing a 4 Step Process With a Part (Episode 3)CPTSD Special - Doing a 4 Step Process With a Part (Episode 4)

Deciding to move forward from a traumatic past is a monumental endeavor that demands immense courage, resilience, and self-awareness. Trauma, in its myriad forms, inflicts profound emotional wounds that permeate every aspect of an individual's life, shaping their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Each person's journey toward healing is uniquely nuanced, influenced by their personal experiences, coping mechanisms, and the support systems they have access to. In this podcast, we embark on a comprehensive exploration of this journey, delving into its multifaceted challenges, remarkable triumphs, and the enduring transformations it catalyzes. Want to Contact Me? Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/traumatizedpc⁠⁠⁠⁠) Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mastodon.world/@TRAUMATIZED⁠⁠⁠⁠) Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@traumatizedpodcast23⁠⁠⁠⁠) BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/traumatizedpc.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠) Email Me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠www.traumatizedpc.link⁠⁠⁠⁠) YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://www.youtube.com/@TRAUMATIZEDpc) - NEW!  Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠)

It started 10 months ago with the first episode of this new podcast, trying my best to talk about the struggles and pain I have faced with my past relationship. All the ups and downs, just like a rollercoaster! There is a lot of progress that I've made since that time, definitely has not been easy and there have been a lot of triggers and set backs. When you begin to see the truth and feel what respect, dignity, compassion is like again it doesn't take long to become happy, safe and willing to take on the uncertainty of life. Want to Contact Me? Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/traumatizedpc⁠⁠⁠) Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠https://mastodon.world/@TRAUMATIZED⁠⁠⁠) Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@traumatizedpodcast23⁠⁠⁠) BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/traumatizedpc.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠) Email Me - ⁠⁠⁠traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠www.traumatizedpc.link⁠⁠⁠) YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://www.youtube.com/@TRAUMATIZEDpc) - NEW!  Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/subscribe⁠⁠⁠)

When we finally break free from the chains of our abuse we often want to try and find ways to heal in order to have a chance to feel normal, to feel happy and trust someone again. We all struggle and fail many times along the way, but when we experience growth as a human being after our battle with trauma it truly is an amazing and uplifting feeling, an experience that we truly do not want to let go of! It's so important for us as people who have suffered from CPTSD (Traumatic abuse) to grow and once again find out how true happiness, love, trust feels like inside of us! Want to Contact Me? Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/traumatizedpc⁠⁠⁠⁠) Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mastodon.world/@TRAUMATIZED⁠⁠⁠⁠) Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@traumatizedpodcast23⁠⁠⁠⁠) BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/traumatizedpc.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠) Email Me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠⁠www.traumatizedpc.link⁠⁠⁠⁠) YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://www.youtube.com/@TRAUMATIZEDpc) - NEW!  Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠)

On Today's episode on CPTSD I am fortunate enough to talk with founder of RE/ACT Tim Fletcher of Winnipeg, Manitoba who now resides in Windsor Ontario.   Tim Fletcher is the Founder and President of RE/ACT (Recovery Education for Addictions and Complex Trauma). He used his skills as a pastor and counsellor to develop this program to help the people he cared for overcome addiction. During his early years, he realized that everyone has a loved one who struggles with addiction, and many people struggled with unrealized addictions and unhealthy coping techniques. He found that 97% of addicts also struggled from Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). After researching C-PTSD which was identified as, “A series of events that occur where a victim feels unsafe, and as such, develops mental disorders which inhibit them from coping in stressful or harmful circumstances”, he concluded that research was showing that there is a physical difference between the brains of those who grew up in loving and nurturing homes and those who didn’t – before any addiction became prevalent. This was a really informative and extremely beneficial and educational opportunity for myself to learn more about CPTSD and I hope that you can learn so much more about your CPTSD as well with this episode! https://timfletcher.ca/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TimFletcher Twitter - TRAUMATIZEDPC. Please become a Subscriber so you can gain early access to episodes like this one and all Bonus material that's available only to Podcast Subscribers!

Self worth is very important in a person's confidence! Without it you always struggle to do anything really, especially if you desire a relationship. You never feel like you belong. I don't feel like it's real! I've had many a situation where the inner voice inside rears its ugly head and tells me I don't deserve to be happy, I don't deserve love! And its not like you can just turn it off and ignore that voice, it dictates your decisions and runs err... ruins your life! Want to Contact Me? Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/traumatizedpc⁠⁠⁠) Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠https://mastodon.world/@TRAUMATIZED⁠⁠⁠) Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@traumatizedpodcast23⁠⁠⁠) BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/traumatizedpc.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠) Email Me - ⁠⁠⁠traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠⁠www.traumatizedpc.link⁠⁠⁠) YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://www.youtube.com/@TRAUMATIZEDpc) - NEW!  Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/subscribe⁠⁠⁠)

I feel fortunate that in my life I am someone who is very resilient avoiding the downfalls, the cracks, losing my way in life. I never gave into the crutches, the vices that many people who suffer from painful trauma use to help mask their hurt and the pain they've experienced. I am tougher than many, but the big question I have is, When does being resilient start to hurt you? Take away the opportunities that come in life that you can never get back? What if being so bloody resilient ultimately leads to me being alone for the rest of my life? What if I wake up one day, 80 years old and realize that my life is nearly over and I never experienced anything special, no cherished memories to look back on? It scares the shit out of me! Want to Contact Me? Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠www.twitter.com/traumatizedpc⁠⁠) Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠https://mastodon.world/@TRAUMATIZED⁠⁠) Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@traumatizedpodcast23⁠⁠) BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/traumatizedpc.bsky.social⁠⁠) Email Me - ⁠⁠traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com⁠⁠ Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠www.traumatizedpc.link⁠⁠) YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://www.youtube.com/@TRAUMATIZEDpc) - NEW!   Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/subscribe⁠⁠)

Empathy is the ability to recognise another person’s thoughts and feelings, and experience an appropriate emotion in response. It’s a fundamental part of the human experience that lays the foundations for social skills and positive relationships with others. Childhood trauma can have a big impact on the emotional and social development of a young person. During childhood, young people are growing both psychologically and biologically. When distressing events happen in this time, the consequences can be far-reaching, staying with a young person into their adult life. Want to Contact Me? Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠www.twitter.com/traumatizedpc⁠) Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠https://mastodon.world/@TRAUMATIZED⁠) Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠https://www.threads.net/@traumatizedpodcast23⁠) BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠https://bsky.app/profile/traumatizedpc.bsky.social⁠) Email Me - ⁠traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com⁠ Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠www.traumatizedpc.link⁠) YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://www.youtube.com/@TRAUMATIZEDpc) - NEW!   Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/subscribe⁠)

It is incredible what having someone who you trust 100% in your life while you're attempting to heal from your trauma, whether it is a very dear friend of yours that you've known forever or a close family member who you trust and will listen to you any time, any day. A lot of people out there who are suffering from CPTSD and are alone really have nobody to turn to when they need help! They just need to have the ability to say anything to them but when there is no one they can turn to bad alternatives like drugs, alcohol, prostitution or they just suffer alone and never ever make progress to heal. That one person can be a life saver!.. Want to Contact Me? Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠www.twitter.com/traumatizedpc⁠⁠) Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://mastodon.world/@TRAUMATIZED⁠⁠) Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@traumatizedpodcast23⁠⁠) BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/traumatizedpc.bsky.social⁠⁠) Email Me - ⁠⁠traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com⁠⁠ Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠www.traumatizedpc.link⁠⁠) YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://www.youtube.com/@TRAUMATIZEDpc) - NEW!   Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/subscribe⁠⁠)

In essence, the emotional abuse I endured from my former girlfriend significantly undermined the intimacy within our relationship, and this erosion began at an early stage. Her persistent inclination to pass judgment and criticize me whenever things deviated from the ideal gradually eradicated any opportunity for an intimate connection. The fear of making mistakes and potentially disappointing her, even in unforeseen ways, became so overwhelming that it hindered the possibility of fostering genuine intimacy. When one is subjected to trauma by the very person with whom intimacy is desired, the result is a conspicuous absence of genuine intimacy. Want to Contact Me?   Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (www.twitter.com/traumatizedpc) Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://mastodon.world/@TRAUMATIZED) Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.threads.net/@traumatizedpodcast23) BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ (https://bsky.app/profile/traumatizedpc.bsky.social) Email Me - traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (www.traumatizedpc.link) YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://www.youtube.com/@TRAUMATIZEDpc) - NEW!   Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/subscribe)

In the course of navigating through one's journey with trauma and the occurrences of triggering events, a pivotal aspect of the healing process involves transitioning from a victim mentality to assuming ownership of one's trauma. This entails a proactive effort to recognize and comprehend the symptoms and signs associated with being triggered, and to acknowledge their impact on one's well-being. While various tools and resources are available to facilitate the healing process, their efficacy is contingent upon the individual's willingness to take ownership of their triggers. To optimize the benefits of these tools, it becomes imperative to openly admit, both to oneself and others, the ongoing struggle with these triggers. This conscious acknowledgment serves as a foundation for effective utilization of the available resources and represents a crucial step towards comprehensive healing. Want to Contact Me? Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠www.twitter.com/traumatizedpc⁠) Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://mastodon.world/@TRAUMATIZED⁠) Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://www.threads.net/@traumatizedpodcast23⁠) BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://bsky.app/profile/traumatizedpc.bsky.social⁠) Email Me - ⁠traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com⁠ Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠www.traumatizedpc.link⁠) YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://www.youtube.com/@TRAUMATIZEDpc) - NEW!   Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/subscribe⁠)

The United States confronts a significant and understated crisis in mental health care. Despite its global standing in numerous domains, millions silently grapple with mental health issues within a system that frequently falls short in delivering adequate support. This crisis is compounded by financial barriers, constraints imposed by insurance policies, and the enduring societal stigma surrounding mental health. Geographical variances further impede access, while systemic deficiencies, including persistent underfunding and a shortage of mental health professionals, exacerbate the strain on an already overwhelmed system. Survivors of trauma encounter additional obstacles, navigating a cultural landscape that often prioritizes resilience at the expense of recognizing and addressing emotional distress. Prompt and decisive action is imperative to address this silent crisis. Calls for policy reforms, de-stigmatization initiatives, and an enhancement of access to comprehensive mental health care are urgent imperatives to mitigate the profound impact of this crisis on individuals, communities, and the nation as a whole. Want to Contact Me? Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠www.twitter.com/traumatizedpc⁠⁠) Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://mastodon.world/@TRAUMATIZED⁠⁠) Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@traumatizedpodcast23⁠⁠) BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/traumatizedpc.bsky.social⁠⁠) Email Me - ⁠⁠traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com⁠⁠ Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠⁠www.traumatizedpc.link⁠⁠) YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://www.youtube.com/@TRAUMATIZEDpc) - NEW!   Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/subscribe⁠⁠)

Certainly, I harbor some regrets concerning the events that transpired in my past relationship and the actions I failed to take when the opportunity presented itself. Hindsight, acquired in the aftermath of its conclusion a year ago, reveals that I would have chosen to conclude the relationship long before the point of cohabitation. However, recognizing this retrospectively and implementing alternative decisions, even hypothetically considering a return to that juncture in time (which, of course, is not possible), represent two fundamentally disparate realities. Contemplating whether, armed with a heightened awareness of my circumstances in 2020, I would have possessed the capacity to make the difficult decision to terminate the relationship at that specific moment is a complex question. We are all confronted with formidable choices that wield a profound impact on our present lives and reverberate into the future. While it is facile to assert that "I would have done things differently," the genuine capacity to do so is a nuanced matter that demands honest introspection. Want to Contact Me?  Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠www.twitter.com/traumatizedpc⁠) Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://mastodon.world/@TRAUMATIZED⁠) Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://www.threads.net/@traumatizedpodcast23⁠) BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://bsky.app/profile/traumatizedpc.bsky.social⁠) Email Me - ⁠traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com⁠ Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠www.traumatizedpc.link⁠) YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://www.youtube.com/@TRAUMATIZEDpc) - NEW!   Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/subscribe⁠)

Navigating the path towards a positive outlook is a formidable challenge for many, given the lasting impact of past trauma and abuse. Whether individuals have been diligently engaged in daily efforts to overcome these challenges or are embarking on the initial stages of their healing journey, maintaining a positive perspective remains an arduous task. A considerable number of us conceal our genuine selves, presenting a façade of well-being to those around us while grappling with challenging days internally. Despite the efforts to project happiness, the reality often surfaces in moments of solitude. It is acknowledged that sustaining a positive mindset demands significant energy and can be emotionally draining. It is essential, however, to emphasize authenticity over pretense. If, at a given time, fostering a positive outlook becomes untenable, it is crucial not to feign well-being. Instead, individuals are encouraged to seek assistance, confiding in trusted individuals within their circle or reaching out to helplines where empathetic listeners can offer support. Prioritizing genuine self-expression and seeking help when needed are vital components of the healing process. Want to Contact Me?  Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠www.twitter.com/traumatizedpc⁠) Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://mastodon.world/@TRAUMATIZED⁠) Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://www.threads.net/@traumatizedpodcast23⁠) BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://bsky.app/profile/traumatizedpc.bsky.social⁠) Email Me - ⁠traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com⁠ Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠www.traumatizedpc.link⁠) YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://www.youtube.com/@TRAUMATIZEDpc) - NEW!   Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/subscribe)

Each Wednesday during the month of January there'll be a bonus ten minute "Min-Podcast" all about Trauma, CPTSD, Abuse Narcissists, Domestic Violence, Anxiety and so on.. Come check them out! First Episode January 3rd, 2024.

Following years of grappling with trauma, I have encountered and contended with heightened anxiety. Particularly, since a health scare more than a decade ago, I've observed a pronounced susceptibility to anxiety, with triggers manifesting swiftly and persisting with minimal provocation. In addition, I explore the challenge of those close in one's life comprehending the intricacies of trauma and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). Frequently, well-intentioned individuals may inadvertently utter phrases such as "I know how you feel" or "I can understand," lacking the experiential basis to genuinely grasp the impact of trauma and abuse. This communication gap often results in a failure to comprehend how to respond when a person experiences triggering events, potentially eroding trust and leading to relational drift. Addressing this challenge necessitates direct and honest communication with partners or friends. Clearly articulating one's needs, specifying the preferred actions and appropriate responses, becomes imperative for maintaining trust and understanding. Recognizing the difficulty faced by individuals in the support network, who may struggle to balance compassion and empathy with respecting established boundaries, it is essential to convey a singular request: kindness. Acknowledging that they are not the source of the issue, but rather a support in the journey, can alleviate the strain on these relationships. Emphasizing the need for solitude in overcoming personal challenges reinforces the importance of self-reliance without implying blame on those offering support. Want to Contact Me?  Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠www.twitter.com/traumatizedpc⁠) Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://mastodon.world/@TRAUMATIZED⁠) Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://www.threads.net/@traumatizedpodcast23⁠) BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://bsky.app/profile/traumatizedpc.bsky.social⁠) Email Me - traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com⁠ Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (⁠www.traumatizedpc.link⁠) YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://www.youtube.com/@TRAUMATIZEDpc) - NEW!   Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/subscribe⁠)