I present to my audience an episode that originally aired March 25, 2022. One of my most popular episodes in the 3+ years of this podcast. This theory, Structural Dissociation Theory in my opinion has the ability to be the most helpful and successful way of helping those who suffer from CPTSD and have multiple flashbacks and have child parts.   Our brain has parts that develop personalities that are Child Parts who interact with Adult Parts when they become triggered due to a flashback from trauma we have experienced in our childhood or even adult years.  The goal of this theory is to reconnect these parts with our adult, build a relationship with them and give them the ability to learn to trust again and allow us to heal and eventually no longer experience flashbacks to our trauma. If there was any episode of my podcasts you need to listen to this will be the one.  I believe that this Model of therapy can be the most effective for a large majority of adults who suffer from CPTSD!  The only issue is that because it is so new to the world of Psychology that not many therapists today use it for their clients.  I recommend you do your research, find the right Therapist for you who does Structural Dissociation Theory as their therapy... many do remote connection therapy these days so you can find one if you look hard enough.   Also and I want to point this out, there are forms of therapy that can do way more damage than good to someone who suffers from CPTSD.  CBT therapy and other forms of therapy can create harm to child parts, trying to convince a part that they are bad, wrong, etc is never the way to go when it comes to healing as this only causes the part to trust you even less than it already does to begin with. Want to contact me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠ traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - NEW! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/message

I have ADD (a form of ADHD) and CPTSD. Most of the time the two are in conflict with one another, fighting inside my head and causing nothing but havoc emotionally and even physically at times. My ADD creates impulse issues, focus problems and tends to make me become extremely indecisive and become bored easily. However, it also allows me to be very creative, big imagination and can lead to some interesting times. Unfortunately at the same time, because of my CPTSD I become scared with feelings of dread, anxiety and paralyzing fear that will stop me from ever letting that amazing imagination come out for the rest of the world to see! Also makes starting a relationship extremely difficult out of fear of rejection and not wanting to be hurt again or taken advantage of. Unless you also are burdened with ADHD and CPTSD it is very difficult to properly explain it all to you so you can comprehend it. Want to contact me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠BlueSky⁠ traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - NEW! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/message

Our world isn't exactly the greatest place to be today.. a lot of unnecessary death, political corruption, extremism (on both sides) and a lot of hate being tossed around like a salad. I have been noticing more so lately that all the shit happening today in our society is creating a lot of stress and I often feel on the verge of becoming triggered. Why you ask? First of all I have CPTSD of course.. but like some of you know I also have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and my brain often gets easily distracted but I also often become obsessed about things that I find very interesting or fascinating. Unfortunately this often causes me to get triggered, allow the horrible thoughts to mix in with my personal abuse and experiences and within moments I am now stressing about myself and well..... it's extremely frustrating to say the least! The curse of having ADD and CPTSD, a nasty mix. Want to contact me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BlueSky traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - NEW! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/message

For much of my life I have felt unworthy of people's attention, am not allowed to look at them in the eyes, speak before spoken to. I believe that they'll get angry at me for looking at them! I often feel unwelcome at group events, whether I know them or not. This has me often feeling alone and desperately craving acceptance and feeling wanted. Most of this has come from years of bullying and abuse from my classmates in school, suffering traumatic and horrible rejection, being laughed at or scolded! "How Dare You?!?" So many times and so harsh that I just became programmed to expect it or to avoid it all together to feel safe and avoid becoming triggered. It has presented me to others as Anti-Social, awkward, shy, uninterested, a loner. How does this change? Lot's of therapy, that's for sure! Want to contact me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BlueSky traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - NEW! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/message

Everyone who suffers from CPTSD will go through the pain, the discouraging sadness of CPTSD's hard reality, that we just are not there yet! We have not healed nearly enough to be able to get up on our feet after being knocked down numerous times and try one more time! Sure, stubbornly we do believe we are ready and often ignore the helping hand given by those who care very much for us. Why? because we ironically feel safe with someone who be firmly think is going to be different "this time" until different ends up being just like everyone else. It's extremely difficult and usually emotionally scarring to admit to ourselves that we need to face reality, that we need to stop and find help before we even begin to think about trying again... CPTSD is a bitch, we often go back to what is familiar to us because it is all we know. Want to contact me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BlueSky traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - NEW! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/message

So my therapist and I recently discussed how I am thinking way too much about trying to find pieces to fit into a situation in order to come up with an answer to a problem that is never really answered. I analyze every detail and obsess about the details hoping to find something that will tell me "Yes this is a good idea!" or that will also say "No that is not a good idea.." It is extremely stressful and creates a lot of anxious feelings inside me! The therapist says that being a confidence person who is very secure with themselves does not mean they will be able to come up with a resolution that is solid and unbreakable! Amazingly enough they create just as much stress and anxiety as well! When you are living with the effects of trauma all the effort you put into coming up with answers or the fix is way more stressful and can often cause being re-triggered when you are incapable of facing those fears that are holding you hostage. Want to contact me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BlueSky traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - NEW! ⁠⁠⁠Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/message

You know how after being single for a while you feel that urge to once again start dating? You that that feeling of such strong fear that you aren't good enough for anyone?, that you'll just keep screwing it up again and be right back at square one? Loads of anxiety and that obvious insecurity inside yourself that prevents you from making anything out of something? Welcome to my world everyone! I am so afraid of becoming a repeating record time and time again that It's now to the point where I'm not sure I'll ever have a successful relationship... Want to contact me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BlueSky traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - NEW! ⁠⁠Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/message

When you have suffered from CPTSD it’s often impossible to do what’s best for you. Your childhood taught you that everyone else comes before yours. And that your needs, wants and experiences don’t matter. One can go through life this way, but if you are a person who desires something bigger and better in life something will have to change. And that change often means breaking through fears you didn’t even know we’re there. It can be terrifying and usually full of identity bending meltdowns. Genea Barnes (Level Up Coach for Entrepreneurs and host of Be the Wolf: be who you were born to be) had two choices, break through or give up her business and her dreams. Join us to hear her story and learn what it takes to breakthrough Want to contact me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BlueSky traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - NEW! Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠ To contact Genea go to ⁠www.geneabarnes.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/message

Children throughout the US and the world suffer child abuse or neglect enabled by religious belief every day. The impacts of this maltreatment can have serious long term effects and can even be fatal. Whether a child is raised Christian, Jewish, Muslim, or of any other faith, he or she is at risk, particularly if the adults responsible for their wellbeing are part of an authoritarian culture. Often people in society who are suffering from Mental Illness due to Trauma, child abuse, domestic abuse and such in Families that follow a faith are afraid to speak up and get help or report their abuser to either their local pastor, minister because they believe they'll be persecuted and made to feel that they are at fault and not their abuser. Please join me as I discuss Trauma, Abuse and Religion in this bonus (Mid-Week) episode! Want to contact me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BlueSky traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - NEW! ⁠Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/message

When you have suffered from CPTSD it’s often impossible to do what’s best for you. Your childhood taught you that everyone else comes before yours. And that your needs, wants and experiences don’t matter. One can go through life this way, but if you are a person who desires something bigger and better in life something will have to change. And that change often means breaking through fears you didn’t even know we’re there. It can be terrifying and usually full of identity bending meltdowns. Genea Barnes (Level Up Coach for Entrepreneurs and host of Be the Wolf: be who you were born to be) had two choices, break through or give up her business and her dreams. Join us to hear her story and learn what it takes to breakthrough Want to contact me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BlueSky traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - NEW! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠ To contact Genea go to www.geneabarnes.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/message

A week ago I went on a road trip with my parents to Saskatchewan, which is about a 5 hour or so drive from home. Like the title says, I became triggered a few times over the course of 2 1/2 days. It had been nearly 7 years since the last time we all went together and stayed together, usually this is not something I enjoy. With my parents aging and my mother having some health issues making life much harder, my father doesn't always know how to handle things in a constructive and healthy manner. My extended Family also caused me to become triggered, which really sucks because I had not seen many of them since before the pandemic started and I was looking toward to it. Watching Football and discussing politics 99% of the time will lead to conflict and tempers rising, which of course is one sure way to make me become triggered and ruin the experience. Want to contact me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BlueSky traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - NEW! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/message

As humans, we all yearn for companionship in various forms. Some seek love, loyalty, and family, while others desire physical connections devoid of intimacy. Some prefer a wide circle of surface-level friends, while some cherish a few close, meaningful friendships akin to family. Our early years at school shape our social skills, but for many, it's marred by various challenges, like shyness or even abuse. These early experiences can affect our self-worth and ability to trust in love. My own journey, marked by ADHD and bullying, led me to question the nature of love and trauma. Now, I find myself grappling with feelings for a close friend, torn between love and fear, wondering if it's genuine or a response to past trauma. Love is never simple, and I'm on a quest for understanding, balancing the risk of losing something precious with the possibility of finding true love. Want to contact me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠ BlueSky traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ - NEW! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/message

When you grow up, or even in adulthood, and you're confronted with traumatic events, especially those linked to Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or CPTSD, it can feel like you're navigating through a never-ending storm. Whether it's an abusive partner, a toxic parent, or just an ordinary person who inflicts harm, the scars they leave behind can run deep. Imagine being trapped in a relationship with a narcissist, someone who slowly chips away at your self-worth until you begin to believe every cruel word they utter. It's a journey many have embarked on, and some have managed to escape, while others have been discarded once they've served their purpose. Often, especially if you haven't sought professional help yet, or you're in the early stages of your recovery, you find yourself facing triggers. These triggers can reawaken the horrors you've endured, causing you to relive the pain over and over again. The insidious consequence of this is a pervasive sense of self-doubt. You begin to question your own abilities, your decisions, and your self-confidence wanes. It's as if the trauma has cast a long shadow over your life, and it feels impossible to break free from its grip. In this episode I talk about how stressful trying to live my life is when becoming triggered feels so natural, so normal for me that trying anything new or interacting with a woman or stranger is not an option as it feels safer to stay at home by myself than out there taking risks. Want to contact me? ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠ traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ - NEW! ⁠⁠⁠Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/message

Throughout my healing journey, I had a dedicated therapist who guided me through the darkness of my trauma. However, this path was marred by a unique challenge—my ex-girlfriend, who believed she knew what was best for me, often conflicting with my therapist's approach. Her strong influence during therapy sessions complicated my healing process. Realizing the need for unbiased healing, I made a significant decision—to change therapists. This marked a fresh start, prioritizing my well-being away from external voices. In this episode, I invite you to explore the reasons behind my decision, the challenges it presents, and the hopes it holds. We'll delve into the complexities of relationships, trauma, and healing, as I share my personal journey of resilience and transformation. My previous therapist played a vital role in helping me uncover buried wounds, but the dissonance between him and my ex-girlfriend created obstacles. But there's hope—my new therapist, specializing in trauma therapy and other techniques, represents a beacon guiding me toward the healing I deeply desire. Want to contact me? ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠ traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ - NEW! ⁠⁠Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/message

Enjoy this Encore presentation of a Season 2 Episode 31 of my Podcast! CPTSD triggers arise from past trauma, when safety was absent and danger loomed. To feel secure, our inner parts merge with the adult, striving for safety amid peril. A must for CPTSD sufferers: unwavering safety, be it in people or places, as lack thereof triggers flashbacks and yearnings for refuge. This quest for safety can breed isolation, urging us to seek solace in the outside world. Tune in to my podcast, exploring the crucial role of safety in a CPTSD-afflicted world. Want to contact me? ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠ traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ - NEW! ⁠⁠Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/message

I had a rough week, starting with seeing my Ex looking at my profile on a dating site to feeling discouraged and lost to having all the built up tension almost come out on a friend. It did show me however that Fear is really holding me back! I am so afraid of being rejected and also afraid of being in another relationship with someone who is abusive! I don't feel like I am strong enough, brave enough to say "no this isn't going to work, I'm sorry" to the next woman I date if she doesn't work out. The only real course of action that will help me is therapy and a new therapist is the best way to start! Want to contact me? ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Mastodon⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ - NEW! ⁠Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/message

A large percentage of people in society struggle with handling stress and anxiety while in their work environment. It often causes break downs, burnouts, stress leave and can lead to health problems that affect their lives. Now imagine what that must all feel like to someone who ALSO has CPTSD and has gone through abuse during their childhood or a violent relationship! add that into the equation! Stress in the work environment will definitely make us more susceptible to becoming triggered but we don't know how to or are afraid to speak up about it to someone at work, mostly due to the stigmas and stereotypes created at work. Want to contact me? Twitter Mastodon Threads traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website YouTube - NEW! ⁠Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/message

"For those of us who've weathered trauma, particularly during our formative years, the realm of social interactions often poses significant challenges. Personally, I find my self-confidence to be a struggle, a factor that subsequently hampers my ability to assert my needs and establish firm personal boundaries, whether in relationships or in life. One concern that deeply resonates with me is the fear of perpetuating a pattern: entering a romantic relationship, only to discover later that the person isn't conducive to my well-being. Past experiences have taught me the importance of not allowing my needs to be dismissed and permitting others to take advantage. Thus, I'm committed to mastering the art of advocating for my needs and ensuring that if circumstances warrant, I have the strength to walk away, escaping the cycle that ensnared me before." Want to contact me? ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Mastodon⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ - NEW! ⁠Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/message

Embarking on the journey to heal from trauma is a profound and demanding undertaking, encompassing numerous intricate steps. Amidst the struggle and pain, a transformative process unfolds, gradually bestowing upon you a sense of empowerment and an exuberant emotional resurgence. Yet, let's be clear: the labor required to achieve this isn't outsourced to therapists or friends—it rests squarely on your shoulders. Progress arises from your diligence, dedication, and the time invested. With persistent effort, as you make strides and confront the challenges, the authentic essence of healing begins to materialize. Stay the course, for through perseverance, you will eventually grasp the transformative power of healing for yourself. Want to contact me? ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Mastodon⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ - NEW! ⁠Support the show - become a Subscriber!⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/message

Part 2 of this 2 episode Podcast. My ex stands as a vivid illustration of someone who emerged from an abusive upbringing only to relive her traumatic past within a relationship, mirroring the very maltreatment she suffered from her parents. This account encompasses verbal and physical abuse, manipulation, and harsh judgment, among other unsettling traits. Evidently, classic indicators of Narcissism and Borderline Personality Disorder were present. Across this two-part episode, we delve into the genesis of our relationship, tracing the emergence of abuse and its gradual escalation. The narrative reaches a disheartening apex—her complete dominance over me, instilling a profound belief in my inherent unworthiness of love. Want to contact me? ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Mastodon⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ traumatizedpodcast2023@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ - NEW! Support the show - become a Subscriber! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumatized/message