In my humble opinion, being able to use a profoundly negative experience like child abuse as a way to help others dealing with the same trauma is a great way of moving past the victim mentality. As you may know, my day job is in training, so you probably won’t be surprised that I see…
“Both Rohman and Miller share the message that most depression is treatable. Though hard to see when in the throes, there is hope.” This is such an important message. It can be so difficult to see hope when you’re in the midst of depression, but there is always hope, and what you’re dealing with is…
A book excerpt, and a powerful story of overcoming PTSD, which is something which many survivors know all too well. Excerpt – Within The Heart of PTSD
Lots of good information here, but none more so than recognizing why it’s so important to see childhood emotional abuse for what it is: “Unfortunately, because emotional abuse is often tolerated or because the abusive parents are very secretive in their abuse (hiding their true selves when in public), emotionally abused children will assume that…
I’d agree. Whether talking about child abuse survivors or folks with depression, you are not alone. The Most Important Thing I’d Tell Every Person With Depression
“Part of the healing came from the realisation that the morass of distress which felt so unique and personal is all being lived by other victims and survivors, too. It isn’t our fault and we are not to blame. There are kind people who understand. Nothing can ever erase an abusive childhood, but healing is…
