Test

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Don’t Sweat the Small Fluff. Content Warning.
Why am I happy-crying over my dogs this time? Because they just executed an absolutely flawless bedtime routine, that’s why.
By Test2 years ago in Petlife
My Worst Financial Mistake? Being An Abuse Victim
I consider myself pretty responsible and knowledgeable when it comes to my finances. I’m also, as discussed in previous articles, thousands of dollars in debt. Is that crushing number something that should cause me shame?
By Test2 years ago in Psyche
Give Me Back My Girlhood, It Was Mine First. Content Warning.
When I was in college, my first relationship was what I tend to think of as my introduction to domestic violence. I Knew You Were Trouble
By Test2 years ago in Beat
Talking About Abuse is Uncomfortable As Hell
It’s tough to really know who I am without knowing me through the lens of my trauma. I try not to think of this as a particularly negative thing; it’s just information. Backstory that’s important to the current plot.
By Test2 years ago in Psyche
An Article About My Devastating Heartbreak is Blowing Up
A few months ago, I published an article I expected to get zero reads. It was a 3300-ish word analysis (slash venting session) of being horribly dumped by partner who had an avoidant attachment style.
By Test2 years ago in Humans
8 Transformative Journal Prompts for Abuse Survivors
When I was first diagnosed with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), I felt confused, overwhelmed, and alone. I’d escaped my abusive relationship of five years only to learn that, in many ways, I may never be completely free.
By Test2 years ago in Psyche
POV: You’re Currently Bailing Halfway Through a Solo Hike
Look, it’s fine, honey. You still reinforced the habit of going on the hike. So what if you only made it 4 of the 9 miles? You bit off more than you could chew. It happens.
By Test2 years ago in Longevity
4 Ways My CPTSD Brain is Annoying as Hell Today
Don’t look at me like that. I do all of the healthy, self-care ish they tell you to do when you’re traumatized. I stretch, practice my breathing, stay active, go to therapy, medicate, and on and on forever.
By Test2 years ago in Psyche
The Public Health Issue of Nightmares
I have this recurring nightmare, and it’s really boring. Don’t get me wrong, it’s terrifying, it just happens so often that I’m sick of it. Enduring the stress can feel more exhausting than staying up all night. Whether purposefully or not, I often do that instead.
By Test2 years ago in Psyche
Medium Boost and Vocal Top Story in the Same Day?
I’m not a person who considers herself “lucky”. If I do have faith in anything close to luck, it’s karma. I try to be a good person, because I’ve always believed that if you do nice things, nice things will come back to you.
By Test2 years ago in Writers
Chip on Your Shoulder. Top Story - March 2024.
How did the universe, In all it’s clever design, Manage to make me fit Nearly perfectly in your arms? Lying face-to-face,
By Test2 years ago in Poets
Reclaiming the Wheel from Trauma
Your traumatized brain is a lot like your beloved first car. It should be treated with the same energy of acceptance, warmth, and reverence.
By Test2 years ago in Psyche