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.
“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.