10 Questions you should ask when dating with childhood trauma

Being honest with yourself and others when it comes to dating is about questioning the narrative of who you are that has been brainwashed into you about who you are “supposed to be.” The hard part about choosing the path of honesty with yourself is that in doing so, you will be faced with the truth about who you are. You will find what you are looking for when you stop escaping from yourself.

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How I became a Trauma-Informed Life Coach

I guess I was meant to coach people. I was put here and suffered the childhood trauma that I did to guide those like me through the darkest tunnels of life. It’s an honor to help those who have been hurt, but it also comes with a huge responsibility to truly step into the idea of breaking the generational trauma that impacts millions of people in the United States and worldwide. 

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Healing Trauma in the movie called life

In this movie called Life, if we are the ones in front of and behind the camera, wouldn't it make sense that we would want to make a film that is inspiring, uplifting, fulfilling, and hopeful? And yet, we get so dismayed by the horrible experiences of our first act that we sacrifice the rest of the story to mourn what could have been instead of taking advantage of what could be. Until we choose to write a different script, our movies often end as they begin.

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Healing from Childhood Trauma: A Journey of Self-Discovery

Are you or someone you know struggling with the effects of childhood trauma? Don't suffer in silence. Childhood trauma can have a profound impact on mental and physical health, relationships, and overall wellbeing. But with the right support and self-care, healing is possible. Learn about the effects of trauma, how to seek professional help, and the importance of self-care in the healing process. Remember, healing is a journey of self-discovery, and with patience and dedication, you can overcome the pain and find peace. Take the first step towards healing from childhood trauma today.

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Ten tips to help you heal from Childhood trauma and CPTSD

Trauma can have a significant impact on a person's mental, physical, and overall well-being. In this blog post for Think Unbroken, learn about the three parts of a traumatic experience, how trauma can lead to mental health concerns, and 10 tips on how to heal from trauma. Whether you seek the treatment of mental health professionals or practice healthy coping skills at home, this article provides

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37 Tips to Heal and Overcome Childhood trauma and Abuse

Today is my birthday. Over the course of the last 37 years, I have learned enough that I felt I could compile a simple number list of the most important 37 pieces of information/advice that has changed my life. If you don’t know my story…My mother cut off my finger at four years old. She was a drug addict and alcoholic, and eventually, she died legless in some random town in Indiana. My stepfather

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An Open Letter to My Abusive Stepfather

Below you will find An Open Letter to My Abusive Stepfather:



Child abuse is war.


I opened my first book with that line because I feel that truth deep in my soul. When I created Think Unbroken and The Think Unbroken Conference, I did it because I knew how much healing could come from storytelling and guidance from those who did it before us.


You know my backstory. I have shared how my mother cut my finger off, how I was homeless, a drug addict at twelve years old, and a lot about the healing journey.

But I have never shared what is in this message.

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Today is my 36th birthday. Welcome to my Ted Talk

For the last seven years I have dedicated my life to simply being OK with the reality of my past, with the idea that if I can be different than even my own expectations that I can break the cycle of abuse, and if I choose to put myself first everyday that maybe I can reach my ultimate goal of creating a reality that no child ever has to have a story like mine.

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Anthony Bourdain, Roadrunner, and my own journey with Suicide | CPTSD and Trauma Coach

I watched Roadrunner yesterday, the new documentary about Anthony Bourdain’s life, rather death. And it reminded me that some people in the audience just don’t get suicide. I mean, what’s so hard to get? “Wow, he is so selfish.”, and “I would never do that.” murmured between the sounds of crunching popcorn and sips of beer from the lips of people who maybe, “just don’t get it” and never will, and that’s not a bad thing.

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