Survival, Resistance, and Andor.
Andor doesn’t offer comfort. It offers truth. But somehow, that truth is comforting—because it sees us.
Read More11 Pap Smear Tips for Trauma Survivors
Whether it’s something we need to do or part of regular maintenance, heading to the doctor for gyno stuff is no-ones favorite time. Add in our various traumas and it can become a difficult task. Here’s a few tips that I hope will help with a Pap Smear.
Read More4 Ways Collecting Helps Me Maintain my Mental Health
What do 90’s McDonalds’ toys, vintage ceramic rabbits, Lego sets, Star Wars memorabilia, and an enormous amount of Care Bears items all have in common?
They bring me joy… And I don’t care what anyone thinks about it.
Read MoreWhen Having a Trauma-Informed Doctor Is a Matter of Life and Death
There I sat, in a small room, and in walked you, the doctor. I’d shown up to the ER because I was having a mental health crisis.
Read MoreHow 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Proves the Power of Connection in Healing Trauma.
This whole writing is basically a massive spoiler for all things “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and “Star Wars” in general.
…Understanding that Obi-Wan likely has PTSD is helpful because it portrays what I believe is an important lesson. I have some theories to share, and I promise it all links up. It’s my opinion that when it comes to trauma, a part of what causes so much pain is that it disconnects us from ourselves and others…
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