for childhood trauma survivors & supporters
It’s out of my journey as a spouse, our journey as a family, and my husband’s journey as a survivor I decided to create a space to write, to talk and to share encouragement, education, and support for survivors, partners, families, & others in relationship with childhood trauma survivors.
Why do adult survivors of childhood trauma need advocates? After all, adult survivors of childhood trauma look just like other adults. They talk like adults. They hold jobs, they volunteer, and they go to school. They…
Why Do Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma Need Advocates? It’s a question I asked of readers a few weeks ago. Many wonderful–and heartbreaking— responses arrived, which I will share in an upcoming blog post. One…
Was my vacation restful? Some of you know that I took the month of June off for some vacation time. I traveled to Victoria, BC to visit friends, spend time in nature, shop, and have…
“How do you practice self-care?” It’s a question I’m asked a lot. I have a list of answers. Exercise Enough sleep Keep extra-curricular commitments to a minimum Spend time outdoors Talk with friends either by…
Adult survivors of childhood trauma are misunderstood, misjudged, and mistreated. They face an ongoing battle of shame, stigma, and disbelief–not just from individuals but from society. The following are real statements made about survivors: They’re…