Maybe Depression Isn’t a Disease — It’s the Weight of What You Survived
Living with the aftershocks of childhood complex trauma (CCT) makes it simple to believe you’re depressed. You feel trapped. Unmotivated. Heavy. Sometimes hopeless. When you consider the usual lists of “depression symptoms,” they seem painfully familiar: One is tempted to accept the narrative we’ve all been told: that these symptoms indicate a chemical imbalance. That […]
Why Childhood Complex Trauma Is So Hard to See (And Even Harder to Talk About)
Ever had one of those conversations when someone offers an idea that utterly misses the mark? Someone commented, “You should write about how kids were impacted by the COVID lockdowns,” after reading one of my pieces the other day. And I completely understand their concern. People want to discuss topics they believe are pertinent. But […]
Could Unresolved Childhood Adversity Be Affecting Your Life Today?
No matter how hard you try move forward, have you ever felt trapped in particular spheres of your life? Perhaps it’s a persistent sense of anxiety, a battle with relationships, or even physical health problems with no obvious source. Although you may have tried several strategies—self-help books, therapy, lifestyle modifications—the patterns just keep recurring. What […]
7 Ways Childhood Complex Trauma Affects Your Life (and What You Can Do About It)
Have you ever wondered why you battle to control your emotions, feel constantly anxious, or can’t get rid of the sensation that something in your life is “off”? If so, you’re not alone. For many of us, the events we went through as children—especially the difficult, complex stuff—can have long-lasting effects that manifest themselves in […]