trauma
At its core, trauma can be thought of as the psychological wounds that persist, even when the physical ones are long gone.
Man, Oh Man!
Violence breeds trauma, and part of the trauma that spawned my depression and anxiety is the domestic violence I regularly witnessed when I was a child. My father was a brutal man when we were children. There were eight of us total that lived through that nightmare. What it taught me was that men aren’t safe. That your “protector” can easily be your tormentor. Now, my father was a different man by the time he passed. He became more gentle and understanding the older he got, and by the time he became an elderly man, he was so different that none of the grandchildren could believe the stories we kids told of our childhood.
By Rafaela Nunnally5 years ago in Psyche
Love Letters from Heather
To my former student, Brady. I know you will not read this. However, I feel compelled to write it anyway. You know when teachers say they don’t have favourite students? They are lying. I can say that now because I can no longer be fired since I quit teaching 18 years ago. Although professional and held to a high standard, teachers will outwardly be fair and friendly to all students. But, underneath it all, they are people. People who day in and day out are dealing with other people. And due to an incomprehensible algorithm created unconsciously by our personalities—people are drawn to certain others naturally.
By Heather Down5 years ago in Psyche
Just Chic
Isn’t she lovely? The apple of his eye. His sweet, innocent babygirl. Honest, trusting, and pure. Protected by his warm embrace. Surrounded by his love and grace. Nothing in this world could harm her; as long as she had her dad by her side, walking in perfect stride. Right?
By LaChic-Joy5 years ago in Psyche
Abusive Relationship
We all have things that we regret. I regret making the same mistake with internet dating. After getting out of a seven-year relationship of course I hid behind a screen for the next couple months if not even a year. Mistake not learned! No relationship stuck but being your twenties usually is the time to explore your options. Which is what I was doing. Then I ran across my next long-term relationship. Not what I was expecting but it is one that I am not proud of.
By MICHELLE SMITH5 years ago in Psyche
13 Reasons Why
The series 13 Reasons Why hit a little close to home for me. In the first season, Hannah Baker explains everything that led to her suicide through cassette tapes. When the show first starts, Clay is grieving over Hannah’s death and dealing with the feelings he had for her. There were many traumatizing events that led up to her suicide, and I have been through a lot of the same things.
By Destiny Welch5 years ago in Psyche
This is my strength
Life isn't easy and never will be. If it was would it really be worth it? I say no it wouldn't. Now hear me out. If all you ever lived were happy days never once having a day of pain. Would you ever know what true happiness is? Not really no. The reason I ask is when some has had a hard life and you don't see how they could possibly be happy. Stop and remember it takes a form of darkness to also have light.
By Haven Queen5 years ago in Psyche
Modern Confusion
Trigger Warnings: Emotional Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Depression and Suicide Disclaimer: This is my real life story and experience that has shaped my opinions on the world around me, so I feel entitled to do so. None of my imagery will be graphic as it is likely even more difficult for me to recall than it would be for you to read. If this were a movie, I'd give it a PG-13 rating; however, I know a lot of people with similar life experiences could be thrown back into the vivid emotions and memories of those experiences by reading the following. As such, I recommend that you exercise the level of caution you feel appropriate for the point you are in your life right now. The few names used are shortened to initials to protect the privacy of those involved on both sides.
By Cici Woods5 years ago in Psyche
My 2021 Year Resolution
I've for a long time of my life, allowed my self conscience and loyalty over-whelm me so an extent that is a lot of times dangerous to my own health, or life completely. This is going to be a story and or short paper that will somewhat shock you or maybe even upset you also make you cry. Maybe, I don't know. I just know that my life has been a lot of things that it shouldn't have been. I have allowed myself to stay in a terrible, unhealthy, and dangerous marriage. I allowed it by letting my conscious and loyalty control me instead of what was happening to me. So it started as my husband painted a picture of someone that he wasn't. As in kind, caring, loving, generous, family and father type. I believed it. Apparently too soon. I should have waited and should have not allowed him to convince me of doing drugs with him. YES!!! DRUGS!!! I allowed him to completely control me. I did drugs with a man I didn't really know, All because I believed this total image of him that I did not give time to learn for myself. Oh and did I forget to mention that I had two kids of my own. Without fathers. So I have given into this man to the point that he has convinced me that I could do these drugs and actually do better in my life. I did not think for long enough to realize that he had just begun reeling me in as I had just begun allowing my loyalty, self-conscience, and his possessive habits to control me. Within a few weeks. I was in hell. Yes!! Hell!! I can not begin to express what I was feeling and you actually know what I was truly feeling. This year is different for me. This year I will not allow anyone and I mean anyone control me the way that this man did. I was married within 6 months. I was starving for food within 2 years. I was cheated on, spit on, abused, violently and physically. I have been through so much. I can't believe that my daughter actually witnessed some of it. I can't believe that I actually stooped that low to let him. I will not ever do that this year. I will not ever from this year forward be the woman that ever feels I need a man to the point of letting my soul be taken away. I am a mother, a woman of God, a strong and passionate human being. When it comes to loyalty and what is important in my life I have finally began to put my God, my kids, and most importantly myself first. I can finally focus on my spirit, my soul, my career, and my children. I do feel like I am someone now. I feel like I can overcome who I was before. The person that let a man that was not truly a real man, that his soul was still a dumb boy, control me over my loyalty in the wrong person. It is over. I am a strong woman this year and I will continue being that. For putting me and my kids first and foremost God first. By letting go of a drug habit that also my husband had attached me to. Yes! I let it all go. I am me now. I am myself beginning this year. I have began a new me and a new life. 2021, here I come. Not just becoming stronger but by having more faith in God and not allowing myself to get wrapped up in this world and the people in it. What it has come to is insane. I will not allow myself to become what this world has become. Which I believe starts with standing up for yourself and not trying to just please everyone around you. Not trying to seek satisfaction in others. Otherwise just be you, be satisfied with being proud of yourself not just being satisfied with what others think of you. Be Yourself and Be Strong!! Be innovative and Be optimistic!! Be a leader and Be a Starter!! Be loyal to yourself!! Thats what I'm doing starting this year!!
By Samantha Rena5 years ago in Psyche
