If things feel unbearable right now, this is where you can begin.

Know that you are not alone even though it may feel like it. You’re here, and that means you’re already doing something. There is a part of you that is already trying to heal, hold onto it.

You may be experiencing what’s known as an emotional flashback, something that can happen with complex trauma or CPTSD. Not many people know about them, and that can make the experience even more disorienting. But it’s real, and you’re not broken

You don’t have to fix everything right now. You just have to take the next small step.

Below is a list of resources you can reach out to quietly and without judgment. Start with whatever feels right to you.