Posttraumatic stress deeply and profoundly impacts all those in the home and family. And not only are we adults in survival mode most of the time, we often feel heartbroken and helpless watching our children in their attempts to cope with the wake of the trauma. This guest post by Blue Star Mother C.L. Fontaine…
DetailsThose of us with PTSD or secondary PTSD can be prone to panic. On full alert 24/7, we are subconsciously braced for attack at any time. From anywhere. By anything. I was reminded of this today. Out for my usual long invigorating walk through the neighborhood, I was enjoying the beautiful morning, praying and being…
DetailsMost of us dread going through the TSA lines at the airport, especially if you are already prone to hyper-vigilance, anxiety, and all the stress related to PTSD. It’s been my preference to opt out, and submit to a pat down rather than be exposed to the x-rays. But unfortunately during my prior trip they…
DetailsWhen you’re in the middle of trials and pain it can be easy to fall prey to Satan’s lie that God doesn’t see you. Or if God sees you, He doesn’t care about you. This is Satan’s go-to lie because nothing can separate us from a loved one like feeling uncared for can. Satan’s only…
DetailsIf mere words were enough, we would all be okay by now. But having lost a precious loved one myself, I’ve wrestled with wondering how can anything truly soothe, mend, and refill the gaping hole from where the one we loved was ripped away? I’d like to share with you what has helped me, in…
Details(Welby O’Brien shared this talk on a recent webcast with Reboot Alliance on their Caregiver Renewal Hour.) When my husband and I first started seeing each other, I felt so alone and so overwhelmed. He told me from the get-go, “Welby, I’ve got PTSD and I’m all screwed up.” I didn’t have a clue! PTSD…what’s…
DetailsJoin in with Kim Wier as she interviews Welby O’Brien about PTSD and how it affects the loved ones…and what we can do to help.
DetailsThe past – a world without PTSD – seems so long ago. How I wish things were different! The fallout of my trauma doesn’t stop with me. I just want you to know how much I appreciate you, need you, and wish I did not hurt you so much. Too often I go into survival…
DetailsThe Problem (As I See It) What went wrong??? Things are definitely NOT as they should be in this world, or in my life. Funny how we start out in life expecting things to go our way. All our needs – and wants – to be met. Of course! We are entitled to that, right?…
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