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I’ve buried what happened too deep inside me so as not to let even the slightest sign show through. From afar, I have a perfect life. I am 20, 300l in the University. Social life in school, pretty smile, and a good home. But how do I begin to explain how scared I get when …
Well, it happened 2 years ago. I was walking to my brother’s house from my dance practice and then someone told me they needed help to carry something into their house, so, I texted my brother and told him that someone needed help and he said it was ok. I helped, and then when I …
Here is my Story, I was posted to Kano (North) 2019 where I served during NYSC (National Youth Service Corps). Upon completion of the mandatory 21 days of orientation camp I and a friend who I met at camp had nowhere to go from there. But unlike different parts of the country, you could easily …
I, myself, am a victim of rape – by my uncle and by a couple of guys who I had a drinking session with. I’m talking to you cause I haven’t talked to anyone yet. It kills me and I couldn’t trust other people, especially other men, anymore. So how did an athletic person such …
When I was 17, I worked at a popular restaurant and I became friends with pretty much everyone. We all talked and hung out, we were all just young kids. Well one of us ended up talking an older person into buying us a bottle of hypnotic and some wine. While we were cleaning up, …
I’ve experienced sexual assault several times since 2010 I guess. I don’t actually remember when it started. I’ve got three of my cousins who tried to touch me. One would always say he wanted to massage me. One day he went inside my room while I was studying and like usual, he massaged me. Then …
Self-Care Strategies: Professional Help: Support Systems: Coping Strategies: Long-Term Strategies: Impact on Loved Ones Effects: Mitigation Strategies: By using these strategies, individuals with PTSD and their loved ones can manage symptoms and create a supportive environment. If you or someone you know is struggling with anything you have read in this blog, reach out to …
I was raped by my boyfriend earlier this year. I told him NO a number of times and he just overpowered me and did what he did. I tried screaming but he put his hands over my mouth. I cried. Told him what he did was bad and all he said was that it’s not …
It was hot that day, so long ago, the summer after I had turned 15. My cousin was visiting me from out of state and we wanted to go swimming. I don’t remember going swimming, but I remember borrowing my cousin’s bikini, because my parents didn’t allow me to wear one. I remember having cut-off …
Complex PTSD Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) is a psychological condition resulting from prolonged exposure to traumatic events, particularly of an interpersonal nature such as childhood abuse, neglect, or ongoing domestic violence. Unlike typical PTSD, which stems from a single traumatic incident, C-PTSD is characterized by a range of symptoms that can severely impact daily …
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