CPTSD recovery and personal growth
We’re reaching out for connections in different ways. Sometimes we are aware, sometimes we’re not. Sometimes we’re heard, sometimes we’re not, and it can hurt when we aren’t. What is a bid for connection? A bid is an attempt from one person to another for attention, affirmation, affection, or any other positive connection. They can … Read more
A couple of years ago, I went to a gastroenterologist for a checkup. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by a doctor who made a great impression on me by giving me a hug when she introduced herself. She asked if I’d allow it, of course. She had a TED talk about the power of the human … Read more
Love is complex. Too complex to explain it in a shorter sentence. I’ve tried to be as short as possible again. I hope you’ll learn something new today – about love, you, or someone/something else. Love is more than just a feeling. For me to love means to give and to accept, without expecting anything … Read more
Do you ever feel like this? I did too. Now that I know what’s going on, I don’t feel lonely for too long, yet I still do. More often than I’d like to. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lampelina (@lampelina_blog) You’re not alone. Despite your feelings telling you otherwise. ❤️ P.S. … Read more
I have nothing to add to this today. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lampelina (@lampelina_blog) Would you like to add something?
Did you ever fall in love with somebody who didn’t return the feelings? If you’re a human, there are many chances that you’ve been there at least once. It’s good to know that the other person actually doesn’t have so much to do with our heart being broken as we might think. Our own mind … Read more
Ghosting can happen in any relationship. It’s never pleasant, because it’s a way of rejection. A nasty one, without a proper closure. Ghosting can be tempting though because it’s easy. Easy doesn’t equal right. Do you agree? Some ideas, you can use instead of ghosting I’m too busy now and I can’t give you my … Read more
Do you ever wonder why are you doing this? There are some of our behaviors that can be really unpleasant to others. It makes sense that it pushes people away. Before you blame others for not liking you, it’s good to ask yourself if there are some errors on your side. I was there too, … Read more
I never struggled to get the attention of men. But it seemed that I mostly attracted “the wrong” ones. And there is only one person to blame – me. One of the most important questions to ask yourself before even think about dating is – would you like to date yourself? You need to be … Read more
Relationships can be really painful sometimes, even if you’re doing your best. You are only responsible for your own actions, but you aren’t responsible for somebody else’s. And that’s good news. It’s good to be prepared. Even before you spot a toxic behavior it’s good to know, that everybody can hurt you in a way, … Read more
This time I’m just passing forward something I saw earlier. I hope it comes handy to some of you too. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Unapologetically Surviving (@unapologeticallysurviving) I wrote a a little something about this a while ago. It’s here if you’ve missed it: Can you enjoy having sex after … Read more
Nice talk about chasing love to escape ourselves. One thing I was quite good at and something I’m also ashamed of. From the bottom of my heart. I’ve learned this lesson and I’m not running from myself anymore. I actually feel good in my own skin, but there is still some room for improvement. It’s … Read more