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April is recognized as Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month (SAAPM)—a time dedicated to raising awareness, educating communities, and strengthening our collective commitment to preventing sexual violence. The statistics are sobering. Every 68 seconds, someone in the United States is sexually assaulted, according to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network). Behind each number is a human being—a story, a life, a ripple effect that extends far beyond a single momen

September marks Complex PTSD Awareness Month—a time to recognize the impact of prolonged trauma on mental health, relationships, and self-worth. By educating ourselves, reducing stigma, and fostering empathy, we can support healing and create space for those living with C-PTSD to thrive.

Phoenix rising from the ashes Rising from the Ashes: The Power of Rebirth After Trauma 🔥🕊️ Trauma has a way of reducing life to ashes....

June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, during which PTSD and Complex PTSD are acknowledged. June 27 is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day. PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can develop after a person experiences a traumatic event. C-PTSD can result if a person experiences prolonged or repeated trauma over months or years. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) does not currently acknowledge C-PTSD as a separ

EMBRACING FIRSTS As a 74 year-old retired forensic psychologist living in the stunning Sonoran Desert with my husband and our playful Goldendoodle, JP, I’ve learned that life is a series of firsts. Recently, I celebrated a significant milestone: my first personal essay was published in late December 2024, in a collection called Nonlinear Love on SubStack. The essay, inspired by a fortune cookie that read, “You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find Prince Charming,” refl