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DIARY OF A FLOPPING FISH

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A wall of screens.

A wall of screens.

Social Media and Mental Health: The Folly of Self Diagnosis

Healing Journey

Apr 26 min read

The Bittersweet Promise of Winter: Depression and Winter

The Bittersweet Promise of Winter: Depression and Winter

The Bittersweet Promise of Winter: Depression and Winter

Dec 22, 20254 min read

Navigating Life’s Challenges: My Journey with Writing

Navigating Life’s Challenges: My Journey with Writing

Navigating Life’s Challenges: My Journey with Writing

Healing Journey

Oct 24, 20253 min read

How CPTSD Survivors Can Protect Their Dreams From Other People’s Expectations: Setting Boundaries with CPTSD and People-Pleasing

How CPTSD Survivors Can Protect Their Dreams From Other People’s Expectations: Setting Boundaries with CPTSD and People-Pleasing

How CPTSD Survivors Can Protect Their Dreams From Other People’s Expectations: Setting Boundaries with CPTSD and People-Pleasing

CPTSD PTSD and Trauma

Oct 2, 20256 min read

Eggs, bread and flowers on a counter by a window in a room.

Eggs, bread and flowers on a counter by a window in a room.

Living with CPTSD: Impact on Daily Lives and New Living Situations

CPTSD PTSD and Trauma

Sep 5, 20258 min read

Homelessness and Mental Health: An Opinion On the 2025 Executive Order and Why Forced Treatment Isn’t the Answer

Homelessness and Mental Health: An Opinion On the 2025 Executive Order and Why Forced Treatment Isn’t the Answer

Homelessness and Mental Health: An Opinion On the 2025 Executive Order and Why Forced Treatment Isn’t the Answer

Aug 29, 20257 min read

The Benefits of Yoga for CPTSD

The Benefits of Yoga for CPTSD

The Benefits of Yoga for CPTSD

CPTSD PTSD and Trauma

Aug 21, 20254 min read

Boxes and bags stacked for moving.

Boxes and bags stacked for moving.

Coping With Moving Anxiety and CPTSD: Why Change Feels So Hard

CPTSD PTSD and Trauma

Aug 7, 20253 min read

The Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan on July 26, 2025

The Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan on July 26, 2025

The Traverse City Walmart Attack & America's Failing Mental Health Care System: An Opinion

Jul 31, 20256 min read

Nine Years of Blogging: A Look Back at Diary of a Flopping Fish

Nine Years of Blogging: A Look Back at Diary of a Flopping Fish

Nine Years of Blogging: A Look Back at Diary of a Flopping Fish

Healing Journey

Jul 26, 20253 min read

Photo by Emre Can Acer on Pixabay. Double doors in the process of opening.

Photo by Emre Can Acer on Pixabay. Double doors in the process of opening.

The Cost of Change: Leaving, Living, and Letting Go

Healing Journey

Jul 17, 20253 min read

Photo by Pavel Danilyuk on Pixabay. A priest holding a communion chalice.

Photo by Pavel Danilyuk on Pixabay. A priest holding a communion chalice.

Dysfunctional Family Dynamics: When “Blood Is Thicker Than Water” Hurts

Coercive Control

Jul 10, 20255 min read

A hand pressing against a window.

A hand pressing against a window.

Setting Boundaries: Why It Feels Wrong—And Why It’s Crucial for Healing

Coercive Control

Jul 3, 20254 min read

Graduation cap and diploma.

Graduation cap and diploma.

From Struggle to High Honors: Reflections on My Journey to an Associate’s Degree with CPTSD

Healing Journey

Jun 26, 20255 min read

A book open with a pen and more books on a shelf behind it.

A book open with a pen and more books on a shelf behind it.

Coping Strategies for College Students with PTSD

CPTSD PTSD and Trauma

Nov 25, 202410 min read

Two pairs of feet standing in front of the words "passion led us here".

Two pairs of feet standing in front of the words "passion led us here".

Daring To Dream: Thoughts on following your dreams when healing from trauma

Healing Journey

Aug 1, 20247 min read

depression by Johnhain on pixabay

depression by Johnhain on pixabay

Mental Health Awareness and Domestic Violence: Two sides of the same fight

Coercive Control

May 16, 20244 min read

A taxi sign from on top of a taxi. Image by Rasor on Pixabay

A taxi sign from on top of a taxi. Image by Rasor on Pixabay

Domestic Violence: Why They Stay

Coercive Control

May 3, 202410 min read

Two chairs facing each other in a meeting.

Two chairs facing each other in a meeting.

Not All Mental Health Professionals Are Good: Tips On Recognizing Bad Therapists

Mar 4, 20249 min read

A boxing glove hitting a punching bag. Photo Boxing Glove: Rin Lamy

A boxing glove hitting a punching bag. Photo Boxing Glove: Rin Lamy

The Art of Rolling With The Punches and Post-Traumatic Growth

CPTSD PTSD and Trauma

Feb 18, 20246 min read

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