My Complex Trauma &

Mental Health Journey

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P.S. I may have a degree in Psychology, but I’m not a doctor. These are just my real-life experiences navigating C-PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
Identity Intersections: Hispanic Heritage Month, Identity Crisis, & Imposter Syndrome
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Identity Intersections: Hispanic Heritage Month, Identity Crisis, & Imposter Syndrome

Just una chavala con C-PTSD...I won't call myself a jester but I have been juggling the beautifully messy intersection of complex trauma (C-PTSD), my Latina identity, and the ups and downs of my mental health journey with the identity crisis of imposter syndrome. From growing up as a first-gen Nicaraguan-American to breaking cycles of trauma, I share how I’ve reclaimed my Latina identity through the start of my mental health healing—just in time for National Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s all about embracing the journey, flaws and all.

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