by Bobbie Byrd | Oct 21, 2024 | Abuse, Church and CPTSD, Domestic Violence
Sometimes God builds bridges. The pain of the past is acknowledged but forgiven. Change has been made. A path forward to come back together is created. It’s relational restoration and reconciliation. But sometimes, God builds walls. As much as we all want the...
by Bobbie Byrd | Sep 25, 2024 | CPTSD Symptoms, CPTSD Taboo, Negative Side Effects
“I have a lot of teenage clients who do that,” the therapist said as she flicked her hand into the air, effectively dismissing the cuts covering my arms and hands. “All you need to do is wear a rubber band around your wrist and pop it when you feel...
by Bobbie Byrd | Sep 25, 2024 | Church and CPTSD
How can you minister to someone dealing with trauma? To minister to someone dealing with trauma recovery, you need to stand with them continuously and safely. The word of God says that God’s name is a strong tower, and the mighty run to it, and they are safe...
by Bobbie Byrd | Sep 24, 2024 | Domestic Violence, Abuse
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is caused by a life-threatening singular event. But what happens when you live in fear day in and day out for months or even years while experiencing domestic violence? Dealing with abuse in a relationship can lead to complex...
by Bobbie Byrd | Sep 17, 2024 | Negative Side Effects, CPTSD Symptoms, CPTSD Taboo
There’s a monster living within me, the same one that lives within many that are working through Complex Trauma. This gross monster rears it’s head multiple times a day with ugly growls that tear down any kind or complimentary words. He’s been with...
by Bobbie Byrd | Sep 17, 2024 | Church and CPTSD, Uncategorized
If you do an internet search for “healing CPTSD (or trauma) with Christianity,” you’re going to find articles with Bible verse after Bible verse that all spout hope and strength during trials. Those are great verses. The Bible holds truth and hope in...
by Bobbie Byrd | Sep 13, 2024 | Therapy for CPTSD, CPTSD Symptoms
So you’ve been diagnosed with Complex Trauma or know that you have some pretty ugly stuff in your past and are ready to start talking about it. The question that you might be asking yourself the most is, “Do I need to see a therapist that specializes in...
by Bobbie Byrd | Aug 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Complex Trauma is a term that many people haven’t heard before. Initially, it was just known as PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, but as people started doing research into PTSD, they noticed a subset of people whose lives were greatly altered by a more...
by Bobbie Byrd | May 30, 2021 | Abuse, Domestic Violence
If you asked my friends three years ago what I was like they would probably tell you that I was funny, always had a joke ready or that I knew how to fill the void with laughter. Without a doubt, I knew how to make other people laugh and smile. But there was one thing...
by Bobbie Byrd | Apr 23, 2021 | Church and CPTSD
I need help, I’m suffering in ways that I didn’t think were possible and it seems that God is against me. Why won’t the church help me? “The church is not equipped to deal with mental illness.” Please, I feel so alone. “Do you have...
