It happened when I was in 10th grade. A cold practice-room at the back of the choir room, after a school choir concert. Cornered in the small, cold room, the sound of the door shutting is something that still haunts me. He came closer, turning off the lights, I could feel him closing in. I … Continue reading Scene of the Crime
Photo by Giftpundits.com on Pexels.com First of all, for those of you who are in the United States, Happy Turkey Day! I hope that you have something planned that brings you joy and happiness, and if you don't, this day could be a great opportunity for a self-care and self-love day. I didn't want to … Continue reading Gratitude
Photo by Tan Danh on Pexels.com I don't know about you, but it doesn't take much to disrupt my sleep pattern these days. Before my trauma happened, I had minor difficulties sleeping. Those difficulties consisted of being afraid of the dark and begging my parents to leave a light on so I wouldn't be afraid. … Continue reading PTSD and Sleep
Photo by Tatiana Vavrikova on Pexels.com Whenever I am asked what survivors need, I used to stumble around and not know exactly how to answer or put my feelings into words. Today is a different story. Ask me today what a survivor of sexual assault needs and I will say: Acknowledge them. We live in … Continue reading Acknowledgment Goes A Long Way
Flourishing With PTSD 