Originally published on TriggerPointsanthology.com on February 17, 2017 By Dawn Daum. For many survivors of childhood abuse, symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may re-occur, or never arise, until they become a parent. A significant number of parenting survivors do not recognize the increased depression, anxiety, or onset of…
Originally published in the Fall/Winter 2016 Issue of PTSD Journal on page 15 By Christine Cissy White. Men. Soldiers. Brains. I was shocked. I know men get Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My father was a Vietnam veteran unable to work, get sober or support himself or his family. He was homeless,…
Originally published on Wilson Writes on May 5, 2016 By Kelly Wilson. One of my Stand Up for Mental Health jokes about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is that most people think that only those in the military have PTSD. My idea of basic training is getting out of bed in the…
Don’t tell me everything happens for a reason When even the justice system offers no solution I walk around reclusive and exposed Like a tortoise without a shell Every day life plays in fast forward But my mind keeps replaying moments in hell One unwanted touch and my childhood was…
