Trauma

Is PTSD a Disability (Understand SSA, VA and Veteran Benefits)

PTSD is one of those conditions that’s easy to name and hard to prove on paper. As a psychologist, I’ve sat across from people who carry an event no form can fully capture. Which raises the real question sitting underneath the paperwork: can you actually get disability for PTSD, and what support exists once you […]

Signs Your Body Is Releasing Trauma: What They Really Mean

Most people assume trauma lives only in the mind. After years of working with patients, what has become clear to me is that the body holds

How to Break a Trauma Bond: Signs, Recovery and Healing

Leaving a harmful relationship is rarely as simple as walking away. When abuse is mixed with affection, the attachment can feel confusing, intense, and almost impossible

What are the 17 Symptoms of Complex PTSD?

I’ve observed many people living with the lasting effects of prolonged trauma, and the impact of complex PTSD on daily life is often profound. Unlike standard

Whats a Trauma Bond: Signs, Causes, and Recovery

A trauma bond can feel confusing because the relationship may include both painful experiences and moments of closeness. That combination can leave someone questioning their feelings,