Healing ain’t pretty

Little Girl Within  It was time to feel it all Knowing the journey had been ignored far too longThe pit of her stomach-wrenching in angst Shallow breaths increased, Heart racing, Hands shaking, Her body remembering. In an effort to soothe the anxiety; She focused on her breathing- The pace and depth-The rise and fall of … Continue reading Healing ain’t pretty

My calling my adventure

Hearing My Call Is there hope for those who take the road less traveled, Who choose to take a chance? Others give me advice I don’t want to receive. I don’t want to hear their stance. I am the one who is chasing my rainbow, no matter how long it might take. I am the … Continue reading My calling my adventure

Not ptsd but cptsd

Complex trauma is ongoing or repeated interpersonal trauma, where the victim is traumatised in captivity, and where there is no perceived way to escape. Ongoing child abuse, is captivity abuse, because the child cannot escape. Domestic violence, is another example. Enforced prostitution/sex trafficking is another. 1. Deep Fear Of Trust People who endure ongoing abuse, particularly from significant … Continue reading Not ptsd but cptsd

Trauma poem

The scars were deep within It felt like showing them would be a sin, All of it was under false pretenses I clearly didn't sense it I was manipulated and abused I most certainly wasn't confused This was really happening Not something I was imagining  I finally woke up from this nightmare  Then realised there … Continue reading Trauma poem