CPTSD articles

Did I Ever Truly Know My Mother?

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I find myself reflecting deeply on the strength and resilience of women—especially my mother. Her life was complex,

CPTSD
Women

Milena Stankovic

Recovery from Toxic Trauma Bonding

Understanding toxic trauma bond and its aspects and learning how to break free from it and heal.

Milena Stankovic

Reasons Women Stay in Abusive Relationships

An honest look at common reasons why women tend to stay stuck in toxic and abusive relationships.

CPTSD
Women

Milena Stankovic

Loving Someone in Need of Care Takes a Toll

Partners of trauma survivors need to engage in self-care to prevent burnout, and best help their partner, themselves and their families.

Milena Stankovic

Taylor Swift: Razor-Sharp Focus on Mental Health

Taylor Swift is advocating for mental health and being the healthy role model for tweens/teens and young adults.

Milena Stankovic

The Lasting Effects of Toxic Parenting

The effects of toxic parenting take root in childhood. But as an adult it’s crucial to take responsibility, own your past and heal.

CPTSD
Family

Milena Stankovic

Why Do Men Stay Too Long in Toxic Abusive Relationships?

Men tend to cling to something that’s already gone, hoping the relationship can be fixed.Staying in Toxic Abusive Relationship can only create resentment and add

CPTSD
Men

Milena Stankovic