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.
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.