It’s no secret that there is a stigma surrounding most anything mental health related. Often it’s something that families would rather just pretend doesn’t exist, or just sweep under the rug. It can be a…

One of the things that I enjoy the most is being able to connect with people who have dedicated their life to inspiring others.  Listening to their life story, the tremendous odds they had to…

I’m excited and honored to once again welcome one of my good friends, and Sexual Abuse Recovery Coach, Rachel Grant. Rachel has joined me several times before on the podcast, and it’s always an amazing…

I’m always honored to have one of my good friends and fellow survivors, Don Shetterly, share a blog post here on Surviving My Past.  I have the utmost respect for Don, and the work that…

The blogging and advocacy world is diverse in many ways, not only do you have both men and women who blog, but also each of us are different in our backgrounds, ethnicities, personalities, beliefs, and…

When we talk about healing from trauma, we know there are often times physical wounds that need to heal, and in time our bodies can take over and repair the damage that was done. However…

Each time that I talk to a survivor of trauma, I’m always humbled, honored, and amazed as they tell their story of living through a past filled some of the most horrific and trying circumstances…

Developing and enforcing healthy boundaries is paramount to our daily emotional well being, and especially when it comes to dealing with a Narcissistic parent.  Even the most experienced survivor, who’s been healing for decades, must…