trauma
At its core, trauma can be thought of as the psychological wounds that persist, even when the physical ones are long gone.
Samedi
You would’ve thought the whole town was in Davinas backyard. War drums pounding to wake her ancestors. The yard shimmered with moonlight, making the dew on the grass sparkle. Four drummers on the left of the yard and four on the right. Two women danced surrounding the fire in conjur magic. There movements mocked the flames or it may have been the other way around. Joe was one of the tallest people she’d ever met and the towns most gifted Rootworker. Like a giant he stood 6’7 in the center of the yard with his famous saxophone playing Muddy Waters famous “Got my mojo working.” White paint dripping from his face, a red serpent along his forehead and bones ringing on both wrists. Tonight was a full moon and was perfect for the ritual. White sheets of cloth dances around the whole yard. Davinas skirt moved back and forth in the breeze.
By Briona Dabney 4 years ago in Psyche
The Truth About Narcissistic Abuse
By: Amanda Spradlin 12/28/2021 First things first. I am just leaving my narcissist after well over a decade of deceit and if nothing else from this article, let this first point be the takeaway; we don’t ever choose to stay. It is never a conscious choice that one makes. To stick around for some psychological showdown of who is the bigger and meaner clown is not a decision that we debate upon within our minds when contemplating a relationship. We want out, and more than anything else, we just want to feel safe in our own space. The problem is, we don’t know how.
By Amanda Spradlin4 years ago in Psyche
This Is How Little Boys Turn Into Sexual Predators
A woman's breast is supposed to feed an infant; at its core, that is its biological purpose. Yet, few societies allow women to go topless in public. The female body is so arousing that it becomes shameful and must be hidden away. If it's not, we are told men can't control their urges.
By Dina Alexander4 years ago in Psyche
I Got Beat Up in Our Dog Park
Ever wonder why I talk about brain injury and PTSD so much? I’ve sustained at least four concussions, plus meningitis, and two of those brain injuries were partnered with PTSD. The first, in 1985, and the biggie, in 2011, resulted in PTSD and PCS (post-concussion syndrome).
By Catherine Kenwell4 years ago in Psyche
'Tis the Season for Wonder - With Just A Hint of Sadness
It's been hard for me to get into the holiday spirit this year. 2021 has been a tough year of dealing with grief, recovering from injuries, and battling depression on top of the general business of just being a self-employed farm wife and homeschooling a special needs teenager.
By Analise Dionn4 years ago in Psyche
Living With Hemianopia.
Hemianopia. Hemianopsia, or hemianopia, is a loss of vision or blindness (anopsia) in half the visual field, usually on one side of the vertical midline. The most common causes of this damage are stroke, brain tumor, and trauma. (Source: Wikipedia)
By Pierre de Man4 years ago in Psyche
