By now, most people realize that deceiving someone is trying to separate them from a core belief in themselves and their reality. In a genuine gaslighting situation, an abuser will often say…
Category: Abuse & trauma
Chronic Pain, Trauma, and Easter: Let Hope Arise
I am no stranger to chronic pain. I used to joke that the gift my ex-husband gave me for our first anniversary was an ulcer. I now realize that my misplaced sense…
Anniversary Trauma: 5 Strategies to Overcome It
Five Ways to Get Over Anniversary Trauma It’s funny how the trauma of the anniversary creeps up on a person. November 30 marked the one year anniversary of the earthquake in Eagle…
Emotional and Spiritual Wellness: Learning to Heal
Wellness is not a new concept, although to be honest it is for me. The dictionary defines it as the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal….
PTSD: 5 Subtle Signs You Suffer from Trauma
PTSD isn’t fun, but almost everyone has experienced some trauma and retained the effects on their minds and bodies. Another 5.0 earthquake hit last night, shaking my bed and knocking a couple…
Gaslighting 101: Eight Signs You’re a Victim
Gaslighting was a way of life for me while married to my narcissistic ex-husband. I just didn’t know. Later, when I became aware of the various gaslighting techniques, I realized that I…
Fostering Kittens and Healing from Trauma
Fostering Kittens and Healing from Trauma Breeding feral kittens requires a little patience and Gerber baby food chicken. I started the foster process with a local non-profit organization. The big payoff is…
Mass Trauma: 5 Steps to Protecting Your Mental Health
Mass Trauma: 5 Steps to Protecting Your Mental Health We are currently experiencing massive global trauma. Even if we don’t contract COVID 19, we live under the threat of it. Living in…