85. CTSD or cPTSD...Trauma's Trauma, Mama

We've all heard of PTSD, but have you heard of CTSD or C-PTSD? The "C" has historically stood for "Complex." Some parents have added "Chronic" to the definition. Whether it's lingering trauma to varying degrees or persistent worry about the future, many caregivers live with an unhealthy level of anxiety. And though the stress is often warranted, it needs to be managed. Let's chat about it. Links Mentioned In This Episode: @Open_Future_Learning's Instagram Post Erica's Instagram post about the FREE GreenShield Cares Women’s Mental Health Program Where and How To Sign Up For This FREE Therapy Program **** This podcast was recorded in Garageband and edited by Lisa Thornbury (with assistance from Avery Thornbury). Read more and find the transcript for this episode at averybrightlife.com. And, come chat with us on social! No seriously, c'mon over! It's fun there. Instagram: @LisaThornbury Facebook: aVERY Bright life Twitter: @LisaThornbury Questions or Partnership Inquiries: [email protected] Have a comment, question, episode suggestion or just want to say hello? We’d love to hear from you! Message us on Instagram or send us an email. Or, show off your techie prowess and leave an AUDIO message via the Spotify for Podcasters Message Button. We might even use your voice message in an upcoming episode! Thanks for listening. 💜 **** Keywords for searchiness: disability, disabled kids, developmental disabilities, intellectual disability, parenting, neurodivergent, special needs, epilepsy, seizures, hypotonia, chromosome disorder, speech delay, end ableism, disability family, parenting podcast, mother daughter podcast, kid podcaster, disability podcast, special needs podcast