Learning to Recognise and Manage Triggers of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Resulting from Coercive Control
Two years on, this post remains a raw and honest account of trauma in real time. It explores PTSD triggers linked to coercive control, hypervigilance, exhaustion, fear, and the emotional cost of trying to protect a child while surviving abuse.
Still Standing- The Quiet Aftermath of Survival Life After Trauma: Motherhood, Exhaustion, and Carrying On Without a Safety Net
A quiet reflection on the after-effects of survival — where joy and exhaustion coexist, support fades, and strength is found in continuing on. A mother’s account of carrying on through low days, holding space for her child, and choosing to believe in others even when belief feels fragile.
Two Years On: The Day I Met Jackie
They arrived professionally. They were kind. One of my children had planned a surprise — walking into the room wearing a dress — and both officers played along, covering their eyes. Then I was handed an Anna costume and told I had to wear it too. So there I sat, dressed as a Disney princess,…
Back to reality. Two Days of Kindness Can’t Erase Months of Trauma
I left this morning — left a place that will always hold a piece of my heart. This family welcomed Matthew and me with open arms. They showed us genuine warmth and kindness despite barely knowing us, and the past two days were, in a word, pure bliss. Last night Matthew walked almost two and…
Finding Strength in Tough Times Through Simple Acts of Kindness
Life after leaving abuse is not simple recovery. This reflective piece explores ongoing trauma, professional masking, grief, and survival — and how unexpected kindness from strangers can create moments of safety when everything feels overwhelming.
Recovering from Abuse: Support, Strength & Understanding
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