Month June 2021

The U.S. CDC defines Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) as potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years). The ACEs have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration, and lifelong health and opportunity. ACEs are linked to chronic… Continue Reading →

I spent several years seeking help. I saw multiple therapist over the years. Each of these therapist simply didn’t have the tools to figure out what was wrong or how to effectively treat me. It wasn’t completely their fault. Part… Continue Reading →

I tend to see things differently. It is as if my life experiences are always being viewed through a lens. This lens was ground in my childhood. It is the lens I use everyday to look at the world. I… Continue Reading →

I am on the way to hospital… again. I am experiencing severe chest pains. I probably should have called for the ambulance service. I chose to drive myself – this is an all too familiar trip for me. The nice… Continue Reading →

I knew last night was going to be a bad night for me. I don’t always know when a night will be rough. But this night, I knew. As the evening darkened, my demons began to come for me. All… Continue Reading →

I am so sorry to have to write this to you. It’s not fair, I know. But you are going to be abused badly while you grow up. There is nothing you can do to change this, because it is… Continue Reading →