Who are your bridge people? It’s been one year since our house sold and we picked up and moved to Eastern Canada. It’s been a year of change, new people and places, challenges, and disappointments.…
Partners of Survivors: Who Are Your Bridge People?
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50 Proven Self-Care Solutions for Partners of Trauma Survivors
“What do you do for self-care?” It’s one of the first questions asked by partners when they join the Facebook support group Partners to Survivors with Complex Trauma. New members want to know what partners do…
How to Cope with Fatigue as the Partner to a Trauma Survivor
“How do you cope with fatigue as the partner to a trauma survivor?” a friend recently asked. To be honest, the question frightened me. Was I fatigued? Was it a problem? Was I coping? Was…
What Happens in a Facebook Support Group for Partners of Survivors
“My partner has told me how isolating it is to suffer from her CPTSD she got from her ex. I know it’s tough for her to find support since psychologists are beginning to explore its…
The High Risk of Secondary Traumatic Stress for Families of Adult Survivors
I was at my second appointment with my new therapist. She asked, “Do you think you have secondary trauma?” I paused and answered: “Yes.” An online search of ‘secondary trauma’ pulls up information…
Why We Need Stronger Supports for the Families of Adults With Complex PTSD
We Need Stronger Supports for the Families of Survivors with Complex PTSD One of the hardest things about supporting an adult with complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is the lack of support for the families. It’s…