Although Gloria experienced trauma, violence, and institutionalized oppression, she never gave up hope. Now, in recovery, she is a counselor and staunch recovery advocate.
Tag: childhood trauma
Addiction and Estrangement
Remarkably, a tense relationship with a sister or brother in adolescence may contribute to substance abuse.
Avoiding Family Drama During the Covid-19 Pandemic
When the pandemic broke out, for the first time since I left home, I felt conflicted between the need to learn my brothers are safe and my need to maintain a drama-free life.
Strung Out: An Interview with Erin Khar
When I was in a 12-step program, I had so much shame… Some people seemed pissed off when you relapsed. I get that it’s upsetting, but have a little compassion.
Treating the Growing Trauma of Family Separation
War, disasters, trafficking and immigration are tearing millions of children from their parents all around the world. A psychologist explores how to help them recover.
Childhood Trauma, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and Plastic Surgery Addiction
Many people who have multiple plastic surgeries are looking for self-worth, not correction of a deformity.
The Link Between Genetics, Depression And Being Bullied In Childhood
Researchers found that bullying affected mental health in the short and long term.
Memories Like Velvet: Fear and Panic in Childhood
Knowing that it’s “an emotional thing” doesn’t help much when I’m going through the anxiety and the terror and the fear in me, wondering if it will ever go away.
When Getting Sober Reveals an Underlying Illness
People who have had multiple traumatic events (adverse childhood experiences) in their youth are more likely to suffer from chronic illnesses, alcohol use disorder, and more in adulthood.
Munchausen by Proxy: Mental Illness or Child Abuse?
Feldman has seen horrific cases of Munchausen by proxy, from mothers injecting their children with bacteria to cause infection to parents suffocating their infants. But most perpetrators are not motivated by a desire to see their child in pain. “That Bitch is dead!” The post would have been alarming on anyone’s Facebook page, but it… Continue reading Munchausen by Proxy: Mental Illness or Child Abuse?
