Do You Feel Guilty for Being Good to Yourself? As a child abuse survivor, do you feel guilty for being good to yourself? That is, doing something that makes you happy, brings you joy, and gives you contentment. Did you know you were probably conditioned to be this way by your upbringing? I was raised in …
Do You Feel Emotionally Numb? As a childhood trauma survivor, do you feel emotionally numb? Did you know that if you suffered chronic childhood trauma, you may have coped by emotionally shutting down so you didn’t feel pain? I am a child abuse survivor. Beginning at six, I was sexually abused and groomed by my sadistic …
The Good and Bad of Dissociation? As a childhood trauma survivor, have you ever thought about the good and bad of dissociation? Did you know that if you suffered chronic childhood trauma, you are much more likely to be diagnosed with a trauma disorder as an adult? I am a child abuse survivor. Beginning at six, …
Are You an Overthinker? Are you an overthinker? Did you know that overthinking is common in child abuse and emotional neglect survivors? We survivors feel we can think our way to a feeling of safety, to find a better place. Our mind speeds up to find that special safety zone. We do this often enough; this …