7. The F-Words and Understanding CPTSD

For years, the fights didn't make sense. The shutdowns, the spiraling, the moments where all that we had built seemed to disappear — and neither of us had the language for what was actually happening. In this episode, we share the moment we discovered Complex PTSD and emotional flashbacks, and how that discovery cracked something open. Not as an excuse. Not as a diagnosis to hide behind. But as a map — finally — for the terrain we'd been stumbling through together. If you've ever wondered why your partner's reaction felt wildly out of proportion, or why you suddenly weren't there anymore mid-conflict, this one's for you.BuyComplex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving:https://amzn.to/4d2qflyEmotional Flashback Managementhttps://www.pete-walker.com/pdf/emotionalFlashbackManagement.pdfSuch Pretty Forks in the Road by Alanis Morissettehttps://open.spotify.com/album/2eOvsabOLLh9ibyANQiFFM?si=RECt--UBQsatW6HZQPI30QTWN Podcast The Crappy Childhood Fairy - Anna Runkle CPTSDhttps://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/podcast/episode/2ffacbf6/30-the-crappy-childhood-fairy-anna-runkle-cptsdThe Crappy Childhood Fairy Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZlDCbFTqHkzV_rUP4V5bgThanks for Sharing Podcasthttps://healingpathsrecovery.com/addiction-recovery-podcast/Keywords: CPTSD in marriage, emotional flashbacks relationships, complex trauma couples, Pete Walker CPTSD, trauma responses in relationships, nervous system dysregulation marriage, trauma-informed relationship podcast, gray divorceInformation is not intended as professional advice and is for entertainment only.