Articles on Trauma and Relationships
Why Stress Keeps Looping (and What to Do About It)
The stress won't stop because you haven't finished the cycle. Your nervous system is stuck in replay. Learn what completing a stress response actually looks like.
The Prison of Optimism
"Everything happens for a reason." When people force optimism on someone in pain, it shames them into silence. Learn why forced positivity is the opposite of support.
The #1 Reason You Shouldn’t Meditate
Meditation teachers won't tell you this: traditional meditation can retraumatize people with active PTSD or CPTSD. Learn why closing your eyes might be the worst thing you can do.