Matt Pappas

I’m honored to share this post from Kyle Robinson, a survivor who contacted me via the guest blogger form here on the Surviving My Past.  As is the case with each and every guest blog…

I was recently contacted about potentially publishing an article about the use of medical cannabis, and it’s benefits for those who suffer from PTSD. I was intrigued by the opportunity because I know from watching…

My friends over at Foundations Recovery Network and Heroes in Recovery, recently contacted me about a guest post that they were really excited about sharing here on Surviving My Past.  Their programs specialize in assisting…

My good friend, Erin Fado, shares more of her journey in this next guest blogger post here on Surviving My Past. Her blog, YouWillBearWitness.com, shares her experiences growing up in Ireland from the age of four…

This guest blogger post comes courtesy of Joel Curtis, a Registered Psychologist with Endeavour Wellness, who practices in Australia. The topic of his post centers around survivors guilt, something that took me a long time…

I have the utmost respect for all survivors of trauma, and those who are in roles to advocate for survivors. Anyone has endured abuse of any kind, and those who speak out are hero’s in…

This guest post comes courtesy of Anita Wladichuk, who reached out to me to share her story as a survivor of abandonment, abduction, physical and sexual abuse, bullying, and other tragedy’s that she outlines in her story. …

As a survivor, we are all on a journey. From the very first time that we open up and share, reach out and seek the help of a professional, or start advocating for ourselves in…