Unpopular opinion, but so-called “adult entertainment” could not exist if there weren’t a steady supply of people who were abused as children, and skilled at shutting themselves down emotionally so that other people could use them for “pleasure.” It’s one of many ways that manipulative people – or those they have manipulated – like to normalize an obviously demoralizing and harmful way of treating people. This industry isn’t just driven by trauma, it’s a bonfire of new trauma, and it can do mortal damage to a person’s ability to have close and committed relationships. In this video I respond to a woman who thinks she must choose between her gritty job, and her controlling boyfriend. 16 CPTSD Behaviors That Sabotage Your Success: FREE PDF Download: https://bit.ly/3mmvYdA 🟢 Order My New Book, RE-REGULATED: https://bit.ly/4dtGVze Take my FREE Course or Quizzes: https://bit.ly/40M2YeW Enroll in my Courses or Membership: https://bit.ly/3HP5qcf Send your questions & comments to: hello@crappychildhoodfairy.com NEED ONLINE THERAPY? *BetterHelp* can connect you with a licensed, online therapist: https://betterhelp.com/CCF  

Isolation often feels like self-care for those with childhood trauma, yet it can hinder healing. The struggle to connect with others is discussed, revealing how negative thoughts flourish in solitude. Emphasizing the transformative power of social interactions, the conversation advocates for reconnecting to promote personal growth. Listeners are encouraged to recognize triggers and break free from isolating behaviors, all while highlighting the mutual benefits of kindness and community engagement.

Emotional neglect in childhood can lead to unhealthy attachments and limerence, where love turns into an obsession with the unattainable. The discussion includes personal journeys of navigating heartbreak and the impact of first loves on current relationships. It highlights the complexities of emotional affairs and the importance of accountability. Insights into recognizing limerence and breaking free from toxic patterns are shared, offering a path towards healthier connections and healing from past trauma.

Finding the right therapist can be daunting, especially when credentials don’t guarantee emotional stability. A listener shares her struggle with trust and connection issues due to past traumas. The conversation also emphasizes the difficulty of recognizing toxic therapy relationships and the importance of prioritizing personal well-being. Establishing boundaries in therapy is vital for healing, and online therapy offers a promising alternative for those feeling stuck in their current situations.

Explore how childhood trauma leads many to crave genuine love while settling for unreliable connections. Discover the complexities of breaking cycles of emotional neglect and the journey of self-discovery needed to combat low self-esteem. Delve into the struggles of navigating heartbreak and self-worth, especially when faced with partners who aren’t ready to commit. Gain insights into the importance of setting standards in dating, ensuring that past wounds don't dictate future relationships.

When we talk about trauma symptoms, we talk a lot about strong feelings, acting out and emotional dysregulation. But there’s this other side of how trauma wounds and CPTSD can control your behavior, and it’s through *self-suppression*. In this video I teach the signs that your trauma is driving to suppress yourself. You may be surprised how much it applies to you! Try the FREE Daily Practice Course: FREE PDF Download: https://bit.ly/3Y4263I Take my FREE Course or Quizzes: https://bit.ly/40M2YeW Enroll in my Courses or Membership: https://bit.ly/3HP5qcf Send your questions & comments to: hello@crappychildhoodfairy.com NEED ONLINE THERAPY? *BetterHelp* can connect you with a licensed, online therapist: https://betterhelp.com/CCF  

When it comes to healing CPTSD, there's abundant advice and hundreds of treatments, but they rarely take into account that trauma wounds make it difficult to learn, process, remember, and categorize information. When your thinking is distorted, it's hard to tell what is your responsibility and what is not -- and to recognize choices available to you in each situation. In this video I share four of my most popular videos about ways childhood trauma can distort your thinking, and how you can re-empower yourself to see clearly and take smart actions to change your life. Heal Trauma in Just One Year?: FREE PDF Download: https://bit.ly/3JrPdvx Take my FREE Course or Quizzes: https://bit.ly/40M2YeW Enroll in my Courses or Membership: https://bit.ly/3HP5qcf Send your questions & comments to: hello@crappychildhoodfairy.com NEED ONLINE THERAPY? *BetterHelp* can connect you with a licensed, online therapist: https://betterhelp.com/CCF  

Explore the deep connection between trauma and physical clutter in this insightful discussion. A listener grapples with whether to keep items that stir mixed emotions of love and mistreatment. Delve into the nostalgia linked to belongings and how childhood experiences shape our relationship with them. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing and processing feelings tied to past pain, offering valuable resources for healing and clarity.

If you’re like a lot of people who grew up with trauma, you feel most comfortable with friends who also had trauma – people who struggle at times with the same trauma-driven problems you’ve struggled with. These people can feel like HOME for us – until we start to heal from trauma, and their actual flaws become more visible to us. Should you try to stay friends when the other person’s actions are PUSHING you away? In this video I respond to a letter from a woman who is trying to decide if staying friends with someone whose actions make her cringe. How to Be a Better Friend: FREE PDF Download: https://bit.ly/3WS0475 Take my FREE Course or Quizzes: https://bit.ly/40M2YeW Enroll in my Courses or Membership: https://bit.ly/3HP5qcf Send your questions & comments to: hello@crappychildhoodfairy.com NEED ONLINE THERAPY? *BetterHelp* can connect you with a licensed, online therapist: https://betterhelp.com/CCF  

There is a massive, almost universal trigger for Childhood PTSD symptoms – and you probably have it (even people who were not traumatized sometimes have it). It is HURRYING. We all do it. But when you have Childhood PTSD, hurrying very easily turns into overwhelm, and can trip you up and sabotage the most important things in your life. In this video I teach you what you can do -- even though you're busy -- to prevent this trigger from kicking in and pushing you into dysregulation. Are You Dysregulated? Take the QUIZ: FREE PDF Download: https://bit.ly/3JwTn5r Take my FREE Course or Quizzes: https://bit.ly/40M2YeW Enroll in my Courses or Membership: https://bit.ly/3HP5qcf Send your questions & comments to: hello@crappychildhoodfairy.com NEED ONLINE THERAPY? *BetterHelp* can connect you with a licensed, online therapist: https://betterhelp.com/CCF