When Trauma Shatters Your Coping Strategies: How PTSD Changes Everything for the ADHD Brain
I managed ADHD for 34 years without support. Then trauma hit, and every strength became a liability. This is what happens when PTSD rewires an ADHD brain — and how I learned to survive it.
The Accountability That Never Comes from West Mercia Police
May 28, 2024. Content note: This post discusses police corruption, domestic abuse, coercive control, and the psychological impact of institutional betrayal. Some sections describe acute mental health crisis. A year ago today, my workplace was taken from me as a safety net. The anti-corruption and professional standards team called to pop in. I had no…
Living Behind the Mask: My Journey with PTSD
There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes with surviving trauma — not just the initial impact, but the daily reality of living in a world that no longer feels safe. For me, trauma arrived in two devastating waves. The first was domestic abuse that shattered my sense of home. The second was police corruption…
The Power of Truth: Advocating Against Police Misconduct
Walking Through the Corridor of Truth: A Journey of Pain, Corruption, and Resilience Last week, two friends unknowingly shared the same thought on the same day—the 11th. Little did they know that this date holds profound significance for me. It marked the day I walked down my work corridor. I confronted the shadows of my…
The Healing Power of Connection: Lessons From My Grandmother’s Journey
A reflection on my grandmother’s 25‑year journey supporting widows and widowers, and the extraordinary community she built from her own grief. Her legacy shows how connection heals loneliness and why compassion can change lives.
Recovering from Abuse: Support, Strength & Understanding
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