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My PTSD Story #3 – I Was Stalked by a Rapist
TRIGGER WARNING: SEXUAL VIOLENCE/RAPE Today, I am sharing my third PTSD story in a series about the trauma I have gone through, which led to my diagnosis of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. During the summer of 1983, I woke to the rattling of my bedroom window....
Possible Causes of PTSD, Besides Combat
There are many possible causes of PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). The term PTSD is one I had long associated with soldiers returning from war. Shell-shock. Battle Fatigue. Combat Fatigue. Those were terms I had seen in movies. For years, I was living with the...
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things – Part 1
My heart is full of gratitude, and I just had to share some things that make me feel truly blessed. Here is Part I in my list of favorite things; things that enrich my soul and delight my heartWHISKERS ON KITTENSYes, I have that song running through my head. But...
The Importance of Play in Adulthood
Why Do We Discount the Importance of Play? Have you noticed one of the primary differences between childhood and adulthood is play? After all, “Adults aren’t supposed to play.” Adults get jobs, do chores, run errands, and more. If there is any time left over, we may...
Stories of Hope in Hard Times
How do you get through hard times? I share some some of the struggles I've dealt with and tips for getting through them.on the podcast Stories of Hope in Hard Times by host Tamara K Anderson. You can watch it below, listen to it below, on Tamara's website or access...
The Power of Words After a Medical Diagnosis
The power of words, after a medical diagnosis, should not be underestimated. They can provide you and I with the ability to change our outlook about life, the disease, and our potential outcome. Some words are more powerful than others by their very nature. Words...
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