What do you do when you have something coming up that you know is going to trigger you or be stressful for you? I am going through that now! I thought I’d take the time to walk you through my routine!

How does one find normal after trauma? Well, in my experience, I had to find a new normal because I’ve never been the same. There were a few key things that I had to do and pursue in order to find that functional, new normal.

Anxiety manifests in many ways. It took me years to put a name to the feelings I was experiencing.

Sometimes we walk around for a while not knowing that we have been through a trauma. I didn’t know I had been through one until TWO YEARS LATER. I had no idea, but as memories were triggered and things started to clear up, I became horrified to discover that my brain had blocked such a thing. I almost felt betrayed by my own brain and my own body. How did I get through the fog of memory loss? Take a listen and find out.

Coping with the symptoms that stem from PTSD like Anxiety and Depression is really hard! It’s so difficult to experience and get through the episodes when everything piles up. But one thing is for sure: You are NOT alone!

Having a support system is one thing, but finding community is a completely different ball game. Today I talk about what finding a community did for me and why it’s different from a support system.

A crucial part to the healing process of PTSD is building boundaries. This means physical boundaries, verbal boundaries and intimate boundaries. These conversations are confusing and honestly I don’t even know where to start, but I describe the importance and some examples of where I failed to communicate boundaries.

It’s really hard to find a support systems that is healthy for you. You have to be ready to fight your fight and have four special people right there with you.

TRIGGER WARNING: I will be telling my story in detail and if you have been through an assault or attempted assault, this could be difficult to hear. So please consider sitting this one out if you’re not ready, or listen to it in a safe space and not behind the wheel.

Take it from someone who struggles with PTSD... communication is everything! Boundaries, control and consent are huge!