FAQs
Is this a form of therapy?
If all you need from therapy is to know that you are not alone in recovering from complex trauma, then maybe you could consider this as a part of your self-care routine. But if you are looking for immediate and professional help, this blog is not a substitute for that. I would recommend that you spend some time going through the websites of different therapists accessible to you. Therapists are like friends, each one is a good one, just not necessarily to you.
Where do you get the stories for your blogs?
Some are my own, some belong to the people I know and love, and some I found in self-help books and podcasts that moved and helped me. I make no references to the owner of the story to protect their (and my) privacy. If you feel like you would be comfortable sharing your own story with me, or feel like people would benefit from knowing your story too, you can always reach out to me on the email address mentioned at the bottom of this page!
What kinds of trauma do you cover in the blogs?
I have mainly covered childhood, psychological, emotional, sexual, chronic, and complex trauma. However, I like to keep myself informed and open to people's stories. As and when I understand other forms of trauma better, I do hope to incorporate them into my writing.
Why should I consider therapy?
Mental health does not have a one-size-fits-all answer. There's probably even a small chance that you may not benefit from therapy. But I don't know that, and you don't know that for sure until you try. As living beings, we have complex ways of existing that evade our own knowledge until we study it or pay very close attention to it. Before I started my own journey in trauma recovery, I myself have passed on so many of my own insecurities to people I cared deeply about, simply because I didn't take the effort to really get to know my mind. Sometimes we have undiscovered trauma wounds, unknown coping strategies, and uninformed views that can be harmful to us and even the people around us if we choose to do nothing about it. And I think protecting ourselves and our loved ones from pain that can be avoided or managed is a pretty good reason to consider therapy.