What makes Complex PTSD so heavy is not only the memory of what happened, but the way it curls into the everyday, slipping quietly into moments that seem ordinary. It is almost like a tentacled beast, invisible to everyone but the survivor, slithering through ordinary experiences of daily life, rising when least expected. If you or someone you love has experienced trauma, this article can help support healing and learning more about yourself in the process.

Mother's Day is a special day. Everyone has at least one mother, living or not, present or not, and likely many other mother-figures. This post goes through reflections on what the role of a mother can be and how we can embody that spirit for ourselves, no matter where we are at on our journey.