Complex PTSD

Explore what reclaiming joy looks like in the aftermath of emotional trauma, how to gently allow it into your life, and how to build a life that honours the woman you’ve fought to become.

Explore the concept of somatic healing—how Complex PTSD lives in the body, how trauma dysregulates your nervous system, and how reconnecting with your physical self can support deep, lasting recovery.

How self-blame and shame take root in Complex PTSD, how the inner critic is formed in narcissistic relationships, and how to begin softening that voice so you can reclaim compassion for yourself.

Explore what dissociation is, how it manifests in survivors of narcissistic abuse, and how you can begin to gently return to yourself in the aftermath.

For women who have experienced gaslighting, emotional manipulation, and chronic invalidation, hypervigilance becomes a survival mechanism. Explore what hypervigilance really is, how emotional triggers play into it, and what you can do to begin calming your inner alarm system.

Explore how the inner critic develops, how it functions as a symptom of Complex PTSD, and—most importantly—how you can begin to silence it with compassion, boundaries, and healing.

Explore the roles of shame, guilt, and self-blame in the aftermath of narcissistic abuse, how they develop, and how you can begin to release their grip and reclaim your sense of self.

If you’ve ever found yourself spiralling emotionally and wondering, “Where did that come from?”—you may be experiencing an emotional flashback. Understanding what they are, why they happen, and how to manage them is a vital part of the healing journey.

Understanding the connection between narcissistic abuse and C-PTSD is essential for survivors to name their experience, validate their pain, and take the first steps toward meaningful healing.

Unlike PTSD, which is often associated with single, acute traumas, Complex PTSD stems from prolonged, repeated emotional trauma—the kind that slowly erodes your sense of self. In this post, we’ll explore what C-PTSD is, how it differs from PTSD, and why it’s particularly common among survivors of narcissistic abuse.