My Complex Trauma &
Mental Health Journey
Stick around for life updates: job hunting, therapy, self-reflection, and all the messy, colorful parts of recovery.
Live in color with me.
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.
Complex Trauma (C-PTSD): The Gift that Keeps on Triggering
Welcome to the rollercoaster that is Complex PTSD. Imagine juggling anxiety, flashbacks, and the emotional mess that makes every day feel like a new episode of "What Now?" In this post, I spill the tea on my mental health journey, from EMDR therapy to those “Can I not?” moments. Ready to thrive, not just survive? Let’s do this, one step (or panic attack) at a time.
Lessons with Lola
Paws for a moment—let's talk about those daily walks. What started as a way to hit my perfectionist, I mean, step goals turned into a lesson in being present even in the midst of my chronic trauma healing journey.
Emerging from the Fear of the Unknown Between Mental Health, Motherhood, & Professionalism
Emerging from wallflower shadows to stage center limelight: As a recovering wallflower and perfectionism pro, I’ve had to ditch the sidelines and dive headfirst into my own mental health journey—hello, chronic trauma (C-PTSD) blogger life! Figuring out who I am, while juggling thoughts of my future via motherhood and career moves, has taught me one thing: change isn’t just necessary to live, it’s necessary to thrive.
Resigning to a New Reality: Burnout, C-PTSD, and Quitting
Leaving a job without a backup plan may seem reckless, but after years of perfectionism, burnout, and chronic stress from managing C-PTSD, it's become clear that prioritizing mental health is worth the risk. Graduation came and went, but the lessons from my MBA—and my mental health journey—are still unfolding, helping me embrace imperfection, self-care, and the freedom to breathe.
What I Lost With My MBA: Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, & Insecurities
Graduation came and went but the lessons lingered like the stats homework I never wanted to do. My MBA confronted my perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and chronic fear (because who doesn’t love a good story arc?). I’m finally embracing authenticity and am kicking those limiting beliefs to the curb. My C-PTSD mental health journey and perfectionism is totally (ahem, is in the process of) transforming me, unlocking some shiny new possibilities for a brighter, more vibrant future.
“Progress is better than perfect”: Reframing A Trauma Mindset
Progress beats perfection, especially on the mental health journey. As a recovering perfectionist living with C-PTSD, it took me years to take those first steps—this blog is a glimpse into overcoming fear, embracing the mess, and finding growth through imperfection.