Category: TRAUMA
Trauma articles and blog posts on Mind Body Thoughts
My Dental Anxiety Challenge Of 2020
Who knew that in addition to the pandemic taking place, 2020 would be the year I'd be facing a dental anxiety challenge? I'm writing this ahead [...]
9 Agonizing Reasons I Hated PE Class
In school, physical education class (PE Class) was not my friend. In fact, I hated PE class. Some may love it, but don't count me as one of [...]
Normal Or Abnormal – Sexual Abuse Is Devastating
Where do I start trying to describe the sexual abuse and inappropriateness that I experienced? It was pervasive in my house, from downright [...]
Normal Or Abnormal – Explosive Rage And Domestic Violence
Explosive rage was an everyday occurrence from my dad. Domestic abuse was sprinkled in at random times. You could call it a war zone, but it [...]
Normal Or Abnormal – Agonizing Pet Abuse
Unfortunately, pet abuse was all too normal in my house. Growing up, my pets were very important to me but were not treated well around my famil [...]
Paralyzed In A Trauma Therapy Session
If you have read my book, Overcoming A Mysterious Condition, you will know that I was paralyzed from conversion disorder. However, the first time I [...]
My Painful Cellular Memory
If you don't think our cellular memories are strong, let me share a story from yesterday. I was going through my old journal in preparation fo [...]
Triggered By Ants
How on earth can anyone be triggered by ants? I'm not talking so much about ants outdoors, but the ones you find indoors. Yes, I realize they h [...]
Body Activation Release
One of the most misunderstood concepts in the mind body connection is body activation release. Everyone seems to think they understand this but [...]
What Does Healing From Trauma Or Child Abuse Mean To You?
On Twitter I asked the question, "What does healing from trauma or child abuse mean to you?" When I was first starting out on my healing journey [...]