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Angel Numbers & Everyday Spirituality: Finding Light in Life’s Patterns
Discover how angel numbers became an unexpected anchor during trauma recovery. Backed by neuroscience, this personal essay explores pattern recognition, nervous system regulation, and why spirituality isn’t “woo-woo” — it’s survival.
Understanding Dissociation Through Lived Experience, Neuroscience, and Survivor-Led Advocacy 💙
A nurse and PTSD survivor shares her journey with dissociation. What it really is, the neuroscience behind it, and how to find support on the path to healing.
The Accountability That Never Comes from West Mercia Police
May 28, 2024. A date burned into my memory. The day everything I thought was safe crumbled. The day the anti-corruption team arrived at my workplace. I had no idea that standing up against police misconduct would trigger such panic. Or that it would spread through a department so deeply embedded in a culture of
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
Finding Strength Amidst Chaos and Control
A deeply honest reflection on surviving long‑term psychological abuse while trying to stay grounded, protect a child, and hold on to a sense of self. This piece explores the exhaustion of constant manipulation, the weight of family court, and the quiet moments—like watching the stars from a layby—that offer brief peace in the middle of…
Finding Silence in the Midst of Overload: Navigating Safety and Trauma
Many individuals carry the burden of trauma from relationships with narcissists, finding home a challenging space filled with anxiety and reminders of their past. Hyper-vigilance wears on the nervous system, complicating daily life and parenting. Healing takes time and small anchors like mindfulness, safe spaces, and support help reclaim one’s story, emphasizing resilience and connection.
When the Police Came Knocking: A Personal Journey Through Fear and Recovery
29 December 2024 — 11.45pm “I don’t want to be labelled as resilient or strong, nor do I want to bear the weight of those expectations. I simply want to be myself — to live freely, unshackled by the burdens of the past and the control others seek to impose on my future.” I finally
The Heartache of Time Lost: A Journey Through Isolation and Healing
A personal story of losing precious years with my grandma due to coercive control, the grief that followed, and the slow journey back to family, safety, and self.
The Heartache of Time Lost: A Journey Through Isolation and Healing
A survivor’s account of years lost to isolation and abuse, the pain of estranged family ties, and the slow work of reclaiming connection and healing.
