The Paradox of Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)
I’ve heard people say things in therapy that most would never dare to admit out loud. When someone whispers, “I wish my parents would die,” I don’t hear cruelty — I hear pain that has nowhere else to go. Complex PTSD isn’t about one traumatic event. It’s about growing up in an environment where love and fear coexist, where safety was never guaranteed. This piece explores what it means to live with that contradiction — to crave closeness while fearing it, to long for healing while still carrying the weight of survival.
We All Just Want to Be Seen
We all long to be truly seen—not judged, not sized up, but witnessed for who we are. Yet in the busyness of life, it’s easy to feel invisible, unheard, or misunderstood. This reflection explores the universal ache to belong, the ways we hide or perform to protect ourselves, and the healing power of allowing ourselves—and others—to be fully seen.
Healing Through Rupture & Repair: Parenting From the Inside Out
A practical guide to rupture and repair in parenting—what it means, why it builds security, and simple scripts you can use this week.
