When Your Brain Doesn’t Work Like It Used To I want to talk about something I’ve masked for years because, if I’m being honest, it’s embarrassing.I forget things. A lot. I’ll be halfway through a sentence and suddenly forget what I’m even saying. It’s not because I’m distracted or careless. It’s because I’m a first […]
I Thought I Was Losing My Mind — Memory Loss and PTSD as a First Responder Read Post »
Dealing with narcissistic and abusive behavior is one of the most challenging experiences anyone can face. While I’m no expert, my personal experience has shown me just how insidious and damaging these behaviors can be. Looking back at the dynamics of my past relationship, it’s clear how manipulative and emotionally abusive behavior unfolded, and how
How to Break Free from Narcissistic Abuse: Signs of Manipulation and Emotional Healing Read Post »
The Importance of Safety in Partnership Lately, I’ve been reflecting on something that’s been on my mind for a while—the importance of safety in a relationship. As I’ve been listening to Dr. Gabor Maté and other experts talk about trauma, I’ve come to a deeper understanding of how critical it is to have a safe
A Grief Few People Understand There are some forms of heartbreak we’re simply not prepared for.One of them is the grief of losing your pet — not to death, but to divorce or separation. This kind of grief is heavy, quiet, and misunderstood. Your pet is still alive, still breathing, still sleeping in someone else’s
The Grief No One Talks About: Losing a Soul Dog After Separation Read Post »
If you’re a first responder and you don’t feel like yourself anymore…but you can’t point to a single moment where everything “broke” — this is for you. Because trauma in first responders doesn’t always look like trauma. It doesn’t always come with breakdowns, tears, or obvious signs. Sometimes, it looks like: And the hardest part?
Volunteering for PTSD. I invite you to look at this article for further reading: Nervous System Regulation: A Trauma-Informed Guide to Healing When Your Life Falls Apart (And Why You Can’t Relax) Written by Sy — Founder of The Inner Growth Path I write about what happens after emotional collapse — when your identity, your
Why Volunteering for PTSD Helps You Rebuild Your Life After Trauma Read Post »
Let me tell you a secret—healing isn’t some magical, glitter-filled montage set to inspirational music. It’s not journaling once and suddenly manifesting your dream life. Healing is raw. It’s ugly crying. It’s soul-crushing truth. And it’s also the most powerful thing you’ll ever do for yourself. When my life fell apart, it wasn’t when I
The Truth About Healing: It’s Messy, It’s Real, and It’s Worth It Read Post »
