Tag: trauma
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Ropes, Recovery, BDSM and Me
What if the thing that quieted your mind wasn’t therapy or sleep—but the strike of a flogger, the structure of a scene, and the rules of kink? I don’t play for thrill—I play to breathe. BDSM gave me control, clarity, and quiet where trauma lived loud. This post shares why kink holds my healing, my…
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No Therapy, Still Broken: How Escaping ABA Didn’t Mean I Was Safe
Speech became performance. Silence felt wrong. But avoiding therapy didn’t mean escaping harm—it just meant the trauma wore a mask too. This is what verbal masking really costs.
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The Impact of Gaslighting in Medicine on Patient Health a Personal Experience
This is a longer post yes, however the story it tells is one that needs to be told. Even now I barely scratch the surface and that is so far from okay that I have no words for what I touch on.
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Friendship Exposes the Danger of a Predator
I trusted a friend with my struggles, seeking connection and understanding. Instead, I uncovered manipulation, dismissal, and danger—the predator hiding behind the mask of friendship. This is a story of betrayal, broken boundaries, and survival—a cautionary tale about friendship turned harmful.
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Understanding Medical Stigma: Real Stories, Real Impact
The content discusses the impact of stigma and systemic barriers on mental health and medical care, particularly for individuals in minority communities. Through personal experiences, the author illustrates how biases lead to dismissal of symptoms, inadequate care, and the necessity of fierce self-advocacy. It emphasizes the urgent need for systemic changes within healthcare to prevent…
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Tied to the Unseen Strings
Some moments in life weigh heavier than others, unseen forces pulling at us in ways we can’t explain. It’s a tangled web of emotions, memories, and choices that shape who we are. Finding clarity in these knots is a journey, and I’m seeking new ways to understand and cope.
Who am I? 