Daily habits play a vital role in trauma recovery, particularly for those resolving Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). According to the CPTSD Medicine Healing Protocol, structured, intentional daily practices serve as anchors, grounding survivors in emotional stability, clarity, and sustained healing. Essential Daily Habits for CPTSD Recovery 1. Consistent Container Setting: Clearly define your energetic […]

For many of us, a diagnosis was supposed to be the beginning of healing. An explanation. A way forward. But what if it was never the full truth? What if the symptoms you’ve been labeled with are not disorders at all—but survival codes? What if the patterns you’ve been trying to fix… were never broken […]

Healing is not always loud. Sometimes, it moves through you in quiet, subtle shifts—whispers of transformation before they become roars of change. In CPTSD Medicine, the unburdening process is not just about understanding trauma; it is about releasing the trauma agreements you never chose. These agreements—formed in survival—once kept you safe but no longer serve […]

You may think your relationship struggles stem from communication issues, mismatched personalities, or even the stresses of daily life. But often, the root cause runs much, much deeper—hidden beneath the surface of your conscious awareness. It is not just about what is happening in your relationships; it is about why it keeps happening. Unhealed trauma […]

Regret-free decision making is possible, even if fear, doubt, or past trauma have left you feeling stuck or uncertain about your choices. Decision-making can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re carrying the weight of complex trauma. The fear of making the “wrong” choice or regretting your decision later can leave you stuck in a cycle of […]

Emotional disconnection in a marriage can feel like standing on opposite sides of an unbridgeable gap. The loneliness, frustration, and confusion that come with it often leave you wondering, Is it me? Is it them? Is this relationship salvageable? What am I doing? What should I do? But what if the experience of disconnection wasn’t […]

When faced with the decision about divorce, it can feel like one of the most overwhelming and confusing experiences of your life. I know I have been there, twice, actually. When we reach that crossroads in our marriage—the moment where staying together feels as impossible as leaving—it can be one of the most overwhelming and […]

Feeling stuck deciding whether to stay or leave? I felt so incredibly lonely and isolated when I was deciding whether to stay or leave my first marriage. It seemed like there was no one I could really talk to about this decision. Sure, I could complain, vent, and seek validation for how miserable I felt, […]

Big fights with your partner can leave you feeling raw, disconnected, and unsure of how to move forward. In those moments, it’s tempting to jump into problem-solving mode or retreat entirely. But neither of these responses usually leads to clarity or healing. Instead, I want to introduce you to a different approach: turning inward first. […]

If you have ever found yourself wondering is your marriage struggles are related to trauma? Or why your marriage feels so hard—heavy, disconnected, and exhausting—I get it. You are not alone. I started CPTSD Medicine with a podcast literally called that: Marriage Is Hard. Marriage, or any type of intimate partnership, can feel incredibly hard […]