In this time, we are all living under trauma. The trauma of COVID-19, the nation is divided and under protests, and now here in Oregon, we have the wildfires that have displaced hundreds and killed loved ones. When will it end? Most of us are feeling various levels of depression and anxiety. We are questioning […]

As an adult that suffered trauma as a child, it is not a rare thing to always feel like you are that child inside of an adult body.  Often times, that child inside takes over.  When the child that suffered trauma inside me comes forward, it’s hard to speak.  I’m emotional, all feels and no […]

Setting personal boundaries can be a struggle for anyone, but especially for trauma survivors.  There are many reasons for this.  We are afraid of upsetting the other person, making them mad, or that they may “hate” us.  By not setting a boundary, we are trying to protect ourselves from more harm.  Or perhaps we just […]