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The Grieving Most Don't Validate (Part 1) ~ Lilly Hope Lucario
Due to my own trauma and healing journey, I educate about complex trauma and one big area of processing and healing I realized I required ā was grieving. Grieving is something people tend to think is about the death of a person they loved and had a relationship with. A parent, a spouse, a partner, a child, a close relative, a close friend. These are the types of grieving situations most peopleā¦
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My Stepfather Was Part Of A Sex Offender/Pedophile Ring ~ Lilly Hope Lucario
My mother married my stepfather when I was 6. I remember always being very uneasy around him. I never felt safe. Even at around 8 years old ā I used to hang a chime on my bedroom door handle, so I would wake up if someone came in my room. They went on to have 2 children, one 7 years younger than me, one 10 years younger than me. I loved them like they were my own children and cared for themā¦
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The Raising Of A Rapist ~ Lilly Hope Lucario
The Raising Of A Rapist ~ Lilly HopeĀ Lucario
During my 20 year marriage to a narcissistic domestic violence perpetrator, I endured sexual abuse and rape. Not of the kind of rape most people think of ā the stranger who attacks a woman and violently rapes her. The sexual abuse I endured, was the kind many women donāt even realise is sexual abuse. Being the survivor of child sexual abuse and sexual abuse as a teenager ā I was the perfectā¦
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Don Hennessey - Domestic Violence Expert - Validates All My Own Insight ~ Lilly Hope Lucario
Don Hennessey ā Domestic Violence Expert ā Validates All My Own Insight ~ Lilly HopeĀ Lucario
Ā I came across an article written about Don Hennessey and his insight and work in domestic violence and it resonated with me immediately.
Don Hennessey is the Director of the National Domestic Violence Intervention Agency and has decades of experience and research into domestic violence perpetrators and victims/targets.
His insight it truly amazing and his compassion for victims is beautiful.
Tā¦
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How My Ex Used Gaslighting To Sexually Abuse Me For Over 10 Years ~ Lilly Hope Lucario
How My Ex Used Gaslighting To Sexually Abuse Me For Over 10 Years ~ Lilly HopeĀ Lucario
Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse ā where the perpetrator is twisting the reality of the victimās situation, to cause them confusion, make them doubt themselves, doubt their perception of what occurred, make them feel like they are going crazy, wear me down and continue to abuse them.
Gaslighting is very common with psychological abusers. My ex is a psychological, emotional, verbal,ā¦
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How Complex Trauma Survivors Can Learn To Trust People ~ Lilly Hope Lucario
How Complex Trauma Survivors Can Learn To Trust People ~ Lilly HopeĀ Lucario
Complex trauma is ongoing or repeated inter-personal trauma ā abuse and neglect ā caused by other people.Ā Often this ongoing abuse causes Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and/or Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Trust issues are one of the debilitating and life impacting results of enduring complex trauma. Itās very understandable, when you consider the survivor has been subjected to ongoingā¦
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11 Reasons Why Childhood Abuse Survivors Are Targets For Toxic People In Adulthood ~ Lilly Hope Lucario
11 Reasons Why Childhood Abuse Survivors Are Targets For Toxic People In Adulthood ~ Lilly HopeĀ Lucario
Ā Throughout my work as an advocate and writer about complex trauma, there is a recurring and very common issue I see ā childhood abuse survivors being traumatised again in adulthood, in further relationships where abuse occurs. I am one of those who have been re-victimised in adulthood.
Childhood complex trauma survivors, have been repeatedly abused and/or neglected in childhood by theirā¦
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Skills & Tools To Manage Symptoms Of (Complex) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ~ Lilly Hope Lucario
Skills & Tools To Manage Symptoms Of (Complex) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ~ Lilly HopeĀ Lucario
At the beginning of my journey to healing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ā I first learned how to manage symptoms.
There are symptoms common in these trauma-induced disorders including: anxiety, hypervigilance, dissociation, emotional dysregulation, re-experiencing symptoms ā flashbacks (visual, somatic, emotional), intrusive memories.
One of the firstā¦
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Why Anyone Denying The Full Extent of A Severe Abuse Survivor's Trauma - Is Really Harmful & Re-Traumatising ~ Lilly Hope Lucario
Why Anyone Denying The Full Extent of A Severe Abuse Survivorās Trauma ā Is Really Harmful & Re-Traumatising ~ Lilly HopeĀ Lucario
I had a lightbulb moment of realisation, about why other people denying the full extent of my trauma is so painful, very triggering and feels re-traumatising.
My own trauma history includes suffering by being subjected to ongoing severe deliberate and intentionally inflicted pain and suffering.
I have no doubt that all my abusers would be diagnosed with a range of mental illness disordersā¦
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2 Million Views
Ā I just shared some blogs on my Facebook page, as I want to start sharing my work again. And I realised my blog is over 2 million views. Which is a huge achievement, and still overwhelms me to think how many people all round the world read my thoughts and writings. This blog has made a significant difference to many suffering and struggling. Those who have endured complex trauma. And itās helpedā¦
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Being admitted for cardiology testing next week. Variety of very valid emotions.
Being admitted for cardiology testing next week. Variety of very validĀ emotions.
Received a phone call from the cardiology department about my admission for testing on my heart/blood pressure issues. So I should be going in, within a few days. Iām feeling a combination of emotions. Scared and fearful of what they might find is wrong with me and how serious it is and all the many consequences. I am aware the chronic low blood pressure issue I have is not normal for someone meā¦
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When I'm Struggling - People's Views About Abusers Are A Huge Trigger & Can Be Too Painful ~ Lilly Hope Lucario
When Iām Struggling ā Peopleās Views About Abusers Are A Huge Trigger & Can Be Too Painful ~ Lilly HopeĀ Lucario
Ā Something I have realised over the last 5 years of counselling and processing all the severe trauma I have enduredā¦ā¦.. is other peopleās views and opinions about abusers can beĀ too hard, too painful and too emotional for me to deal with, particularly when I am struggling. People are not ābadā people for having their own needed views ā and I get people need to believe whatever gets them through.ā¦
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The highest death rate amongst child bearing age women in Nepal, is from suicide.
Ā Well, having done some research today, on Nepalās severe poverty, lack of health and so much that is so terrible, including the high rates of severe mental health issues, like psychosis, and suicide, I feel like such a pathetic whinger. Suicide is the largest cause of death amongst child bearing age women, in Nepal. I am not surprised, after reading all I have. Many women, will be facingā¦
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I Just Need Empathy At Times When I'm Really Low ~ Lilly Hope Lucario
I Just Need Empathy At Times When Iām Really Low ~ Lilly HopeĀ Lucario
Ā I went to counselling yesterday. I nearly didnāt go. One thing I realised ā that even when Iām at my worst ā I can now fight for what I need ā empathy. It was a difficult session. I cried a lot. I tried my best to explain how painfulĀ it all feels. I explained to my counsellor I just needed empathy. Not her telling me what I should be doing, or pushing me to be stronger than I am capable ofā¦
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I Will Always Advocate For Complex Trauma Survivors & The Validation Needed ~ Lilly HopeĀ Lucario
Some of my posters I created this week for my social media platforms.
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Some Of My Favourite Memes/Posters This Week ~ Lilly HopeĀ Lucario Some of my posters I created this week for my social media platforms. ~ Lilly Hope Lucario
I Am So Thankful The Mighty Shared My Article On Their Main Page ~ Lilly Hope Lucario
I Am So Thankful The Mighty Shared My Article On Their Main Page ~ Lilly HopeĀ Lucario
Ā I am so thankful to The Mighty staff, for considering my article for their main page. I am thankful more awareness is being raised. The feedback on their page was all really good, with people saying they relate to these issues highlighted in the article. Itās my passion to raise understanding, awareness, education and compassion for complex trauma survivors. So thankful for this opportunityā¦
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