We have a brain in our belly, a very sophisticated one, and it responds to everything that’s happened in our lives, so it accumulates a lot of stories over time.

In the aftermath of trauma, some survivors struggle to maintain steady employment, while others seem to excel at work and become overachievers. This article looks at why some survivors are compulsively driven to become overachievers in the workplace. buff.ly/3QjLmTv

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Self-regulation describes how we manage our energy, feelings, thoughts, and actions effectively. However, many CPTSD survivors struggle with emotions they do not understand. And they may fly off the handle without knowing where these behaviors originated. buff.ly/45YcNYV

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A secure attachment is the ability to bond; to develop a secure and safe base; an unbreakable or perceivable inability to shatter, to bond between primary parental caregiver(s) and child; a quest for familiarity; an unspoken language that a caregiver will be a permanent fixture.

In the aftermath of trauma, the mind has no clear memory of events, but the nervous system remembers, resulting in internal disharmony. This article looks at how trauma recovery can help survivors find internal harmony for clarity and inner alignment. buff.ly/3u5ngo4

Surviving a childhood with hawkish or toxic parents who infantilized us or criticized our every move can have us feeling like impostors in adulthood. This article looks at impostor syndrome and how survivors can heal by practicing self-compassion. buff.ly/3OLJXDk

A broken bond between parent and child may result in relational trauma which affects how the child sees and treats themselves. This article looks at how self-compassion can help those living with relational trauma and struggling with self-criticism. buff.ly/3ImH5KF

Assault survivors respond differently. There's no right or wrong way to react after being physically, emotionally, and/or sexually abused. Some people don't discuss it. They prefer to not rehash it. Others may need to communicate their shock, pain, anger, and trauma.

The relatively tense atmosphere and multiple triggers lurking in the average office space environment strikes fear in the hearts of many trauma survivors. This article looks at how survivors can find consistent employment and thrive in the workplace. buff.ly/466MaRw

Abuse in the family knocks out the most important protection against being traumatized – being sheltered by the people you love. If the people whom you naturally turn to for care and protection terrify or reject you, you learn to shut down and ignore what you feel.

Struggling with our mental health is no different from dealing with our physical health challenges. Neither is more important than the other. We look at why many people feel guilty when they take time off to recoup and attend to their mental health. buff.ly/3RCROXO

People who have experienced childhood trauma struggle with developing a healthy self-belief which is crucial for forming interpersonal relationships. This article examines the relationship between a lack of self believe and self-sabotaging behavior. buff.ly/3PFRCon

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Survivors of childhood trauma deserve all the peace and security that a loving relationship can provide. But a history of abuse or neglect can make trusting another person feel terrifying. Trying to form an intimate relationship may lead to frightening missteps and confusion.

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People underestimate the negative impact of overthinking on our mental and physical health. This article looks at how getting out of our heads and staying grounded in reality can help us overcome analysis paralysis and find our inner rhythm. buff.ly/3S1inXd

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Whether or not such total loss of control is constitutive of trauma, a daunting, seemingly impossible, task faced by the trauma survivor is to regain a sense of control over her or his life.