by Aden Blake | Jul 15, 2022 | Childhood Trauma, Mental Health, Toxic Relationships
When you wipe me clean of all my responsibilities and hurdles, what am I left with? A blank slate to work with and build from, but also a type of freedom I’m not quite used to or comfortable with. The unknown is scary. Let’s face it, trying new things,...
by Aden Blake | Apr 28, 2022 | Childhood Trauma, Toxic Relationships
I didn’t want to drown. Growing up in poverty, surrounded by drugs, alcohol, and people that never slept, left me with experiences I’ll never shake. But one thing I was certain about — I didn’t want to BECOME that. I wanted to take those lessons and realign my path. I...
by Aden Blake | Mar 16, 2022 | Childhood Trauma, Mental Health, Toxic Relationships, Vulnerability
For a long time, I thought my partner also needed to be my therapist. At some point, I stopped seeking new friendships or maintaining old ones. I blamed it on getting older and having responsibilities and no available time, but I’m sure there were lots of factors that...
by Aden Blake | Mar 15, 2022 | Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Mental Health, Toxic Relationships, Vulnerability
How do I suffocate the urge to continue seeking validation from my parents? It’s been something that has followed me for as long as I can remember, and I can’t seem to shake it. I thought if I went back to school and got my GED after I dropped out, they would notice.I...
by Aden Blake | Jan 10, 2022 | Childhood Trauma, Mental Health, Toxic Relationships
For most of my life, I felt unwanted and unlovable. Childhood trauma does that to you. When both of your biological parents abandon you for no real reason, it’s easy to feel like maybe somehow it’s all your fault. If you could have been better or done something...
