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And Then She Was Gone
After reliving abuse to 19 officers, I found one who listened—Jackie from Professional Standards—only to lose that refuge as systemic failures and misconduct put children and truth at risk. — Sister Laura
A Year Ago Today: The Disclosure That Changed Everything
A year ago today, I disclosed four years of domestic abuse — and the police officer I trusted used his position to cause even more harm. This is the reality of what happens when the system meant to protect you becomes another source of trauma.
Returning to Work with PTSD: When a Place of Safety No Longer Feels Safe
A survivor-led account of returning to work with PTSD, exploring trauma as neurological injury, ongoing coercive control, neuroplasticity, and the impact of systems that fail to protect.
🕯️ When Night Falls: Flashbacks, Flash-Forwards, and the Weight of PTSD
A survivor’s reflection on PTSD, flashbacks, and delayed trauma responses while navigating safeguarding processes, family court pressures, and the struggle to remain functional.
Navigating Triggers: Seeking Help After Traumatic Experiences
A trauma-informed reflection on PTSD and C-PTSD, exploring hypervigilance, sleep deprivation, institutional triggers, and why healing cannot begin while threat remains. A lived-experience and professional perspective, two years on.
🧠 When Therapy Isn’t Enough: A Reflective Journey into Psychosomatics
A reflective exploration of trauma, psychosomatic symptoms, and why therapy alone is not always enough—examining how mind, body, and lived context intersect in healthcare.
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.
