Trauma and abuse in the Mormon Church is real and too many people turned their eyes to it when I was a child. I want to bring this forward because I feel called to. This is one of the more vulnerable things that I have ever shared about my childhood.
I hated being Mormon! I was raised in the Latter Day Saints Church and I hated every moment of it. I hated that I could never question anything,
Read MoreAs trauma survivors, we seek comfort, support, love, and systems. But one of the things that we probably don't realize, which was my case scenario is that we often go towards the people who are like the people that we were around as we were children because we mimic our family systems
Read MoreI think it's so important to be clear with yourself and create a positive mindset and mental attitude about overcoming trauma. Limiting beliefs and this idea that you "aren't enough" or "don’t deserve" or "will never" is being stuck in The Vortex.
Read MoreWhen I think about the idea of self-love, it feels like it's no longer a struggle. And that was a really powerful thing to be able to say, especially when like me, you probably come from a background of trauma and trying to figure out how self-love can actually be attained. I think you have to start by asking yourself some really important questions. And those are:
Read MoreThe Impact of Covid-19 and Child Abuse, Trauma, and CPTSD is not yet known. In 2018, it was estimated that about 1800 children died in their homes from abuse and neglect. That puts you around about five children per day. Now imagine what those numbers are going to be when they run 2020 numbers.
Read MoreBoundaries we set against people and places and things and our environment so that we protect ourselves. And it's very reasonable that we should do that. For most of us as trauma survivors, we have got to find a way to protect ourselves in the world. And that makes sense.
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Read MoreMany of us have trouble with tapping into our emotional being because it hurts and our first memories of emotion are often painful. However, in order to understand and feel the range of emotions we have to allow ourselves to feel them all
Read MoreBoundaries for CPTSD and Trauma survivors are often looked at as parameters that we place around others for our safety and protection. Those boundaries are very important but they are not the only boundaries we should have in place. Why?
Read MoreDating with trauma is such a hard road to walk. We often find ourselves seeking worth and validation, along with trust and love from our partners without first giving those requirements to ourselves. Dating with CPTSD requires a real intrinsic look at who you are and who you want to be and how you want to be in a relationship.
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Read MoreI recently said that childhood trauma, CPTSD, and abuse is both the cause and the solution to many of our problems in life. As a trauma coach my job is to help you do what I have to do and that is to figure out the underlying reason behind what is happening in your life.
Read MoreThe process of recovering from trauma takes time; yes there is some irony in that. It will take time to process, to become associated within your body again and it will take time to understand how to leverage the practices that work for you in your life. When you become present and associated by aligning your mind and body, you can tap into parts of yourself that make room for growth and exploring how to better spend your time.
Read MoreIf you want to find health and happiness you have to be willing to do the work. Just because you disappear doesn't mean that your past does too.
Read MoreI propose that we immediately enact legislation that protects people of all races, colors, creeds, and orientations from heinous and deplorable acts of physical, mental, or emotional racist/hate-motivated act(s) or action(s).
I propose that we make racially motivated crime an act of terror and racist/hate groups terrorist organizations.
I propose that we create George's Law to combat domestic racist terrorism.”
Read MoreAs a leader, I have to admit when I am wrong and when I have made a mistake. I have made a colossal mistake in light of the events of the last couple of weeks and done so to my embarrassment. As someone who has always prided himself on rational thinking and finding solutions to problems, I realized in the heat of the moment I did not act in alignment with principles.
Read MoreMany of us have been in survival mode since birth-today is just another day in the office as it would seem. It’s almost as if we have been groomed for this exact moment. Healing from CPTSD during the time of corona…
Read MoreFor some reason, we are taught that we must forgive people. I don't think we "must" do anything except whatever is best for the people around us and us. This isn't to say that apologies don't have a time and place and maybe I'm too jaded to forgive people that have viciously harmed me and maybe I don't deserve the forgiveness of the people that I harmed. That is fair to me. It would be one thing to “forgive and forget” but I’m on a mission to accept and create change.
Read MoreThis morning I went for a walk. The crisp air was a reminder that I'm still alive. The streets were a ghost town for the most part. The people I passed were both young and old. They didn't seem much too concerned about their eventual demise as we smiled and said good morning. The sun made the droplets of water on the grass glisten and I heard birds chirping. It is in fact the first day of spring and the warm coffee in my cup and an embrace of the day reminded me that sometimes we have to appreciate what we have even during chaotic times. Afterall, what good is the kiss of a lover when you're too scared to feel? I can't help but invite the questions that riddle my mind as I seek clarity that I'll likely not find.
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