As trauma survivors, feeling or expressing anger over what we experienced, even decades earlier, is a completely normal emotional reaction to a drastic, abnormal situation. We are often taught, especially as children, that anger is bad, rude, or unacceptable.
Going The Distance In Life. One Survivor’s Story Of Hope! by guest @1SunriseWarrior
So pleased to share my survivor friend, The Sunrise Warrior’s, story. Like many survivors, he struggled with recovery and it’s an ongoing process. I present his post in full, in his voice, speaking for so many of us. Please read, share, and comment.
*Trigger warning for childhood sexual abuse, suicidality, language, and guns.
Masculinity Isn’t Machismo: Why Macho Needs To Cry by Guest @JHermanKleiger, Ph.D.
Toxic Masculinity In Action
I loved my father. A World War II survivor of horrifying combat, my dad embodied all that was traditionally masculine in the 1960s. He was tough and strong. However, in looking back, it was his narcissism and toxic masculinity that dominated my earliest memories. A product of the times? Perhaps. The scars of the war? Certainly. Identification with an abusive father? Sadly true.
What Is Social Proof and Does It Matter, Really?
The Reasons Social Media Breaks Can Help Our Mental Health
All the stress relief activities in the world won’t help if you aren’t taking care of yourself. Meditation won’t do you any good if you aren’t getting adequate sleep. In fact, when you try to meditate, you might doze off because you aren’t taking care of your body’s need for sleep.
Here’s How to Protect Yourself Against Social Media Trolls Now
Could You Be Clinically Depressed And Not Know? I Was
Top 4 Tips to Improve Focus in This Chaotic Climate
Top 3 Reasons Censoring Your Writing Is Holding You Back
What You Need To Know About Triggers for Sexual Abuse Survivors by guest @BCBrownBooks
Survivors of sexual assault experience the same Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as other forms of trauma.
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