Once I was released from my own hospital stay, I rushed to the NICU. Despite the nurses and doctors suggesting I go home and rest, my trauma refused to let me go. We spent the next two months watching my son grow stronger and healthier in the hospital. But when we finally came home, I…
Trigger warning: This post contains descriptions of sexual trauma. I got a UTI two to three times a month when I was being repeatedly raped. I went to a doctor, and they asked if I was bathing enough, and then prescribed a preventative antibiotic to take before I had sex. Though my body was clearly…
During the wildfire recovery in the Wood Buffalo area many people may need counseling, and some will experience at least minor symptoms of PTSD. This is a normal reaction to recent events and is nothing to be ashamed of. The entire Wood Buffalo community is under an incredible amount of stress. Many people have lost…