trauma
At its core, trauma can be thought of as the psychological wounds that persist, even when the physical ones are long gone.
A Tale of Two Phobias
Tug-of-War I was 12 when something profound (at least for me it was) happened at the Bar Beach, Lagos, southwestern Nigeria. It was the Eid celebration. I remember being super excited about a day of sun-filled fun with my immediate family and a bunch of aunts, uncles, and cousins. The entire clan.
By Funke Konrad4 years ago in Psyche
Akward and Healing
(Trigger Warning) This past Wednesday I went to see a therapist for the first time in my life. Let me tell you, it was definitely and experience. There is something about walking into a room and knowing that you can tell the person in front of you anything and they wont judge you. But, when the words start flowing from your mouth it leaves you feeling raw and vulnerable. I pealed away the shell and gave him a very limited synopsis of my life story but even just saying that out loud made me do a self reflection.
By Alexandra Hepburn4 years ago in Psyche
The Thoughts Of An Adult Suffering From The Effects of A Narcissist On Them.
Whatever I write comes out and will be produced for the healing of my emotional detachment and other things, like letting go of my step dad and other harmful behaviors that manifest as a result of those two conditions.
By Calaen Burton 4 years ago in Psyche
The Girl inside of Me (Part I)
I have three brothers and no sisters. When I was a young child, I used to play with my brothers and their friends. Thus, most of my brothers’ friends also became friends of mine. During my childhood it was not a problem for me to be the only girl in the crew, but as I am getting older ―especially during my teenage years, I became obsessed about not having girls as friends. At the same time, I was experiencing loneliness, because all my friends (who are boys) started to have girlfriends and didn’t let me play with them anymore. I started to become depressed. At school, no one wanted to talk to me, neither boys nor girls. The girls thought that I was too masculinized and bullied at me instead of helping me.
By Marie Cadette Pierre-Louis4 years ago in Psyche
Escaping My Abuser
Self love is something we have to learn to do. Something we have to learn to feel. Its something we can only find ourselves. Finding love in yourself after enduring abuse, or while enduring abuse feels impossible. There is always someone there belittling who you are. How can you find love in yourself when you don't feel loved by those around you?
By Hannahalexis974 years ago in Psyche
The Hubby Is On The Roof Again
There were things I wanted to get done a few days ago! Instead, I found myself holding the ladder for my hubby. He was going on the roof to do a minor repair. In the last rainstorm, we lost a shingle, and he wants to add some tar to spots on the roof and firm up some other spots.
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Psyche
I am neurodivergent and no one ever knew.
CHILDHOOD TRAUMA IS NOT ALL I'VE SUFFERED FROM It has been right under my nose for my entire life but I have never had the right information to assess or understand myself. I grew up being passed between two abusive homes with three neglectful parents bullying and neglecting me - the only child under their care. I was not taught the basics of taking care of yourself, the home, or how to understand myself. I just existed and was shunned off to my room, where I focused on my special few interests for hours alone.
By Jaded Savior Blog4 years ago in Psyche
Cherries on Fire
In this very moment, the subtle glow of a street lamp is the only thing keeping me safe. It’s a reminder that outside of this room exists a reality that isn’t the one I’m currently living. If it were to shut off, I would be swallowed up by the darkness of this room. By his darkness.
By Kyle Thomas Shea4 years ago in Psyche
Why would parents allow their grown friend to scare a preteen with sexual remarks
Why would my parents allow a grown man( their friend) allow him to chase me around the house threatening to do sexual things to their youngest pre-teen daughter? This is a true story
By Kerrie G.Diaz4 years ago in Psyche
