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Author Archives: Shay
When Care Becomes Harm: How The Healthcare Industry Fails Trauma Survivors
In a smedical industry built for efficiency rather than empathy, trauma survivors like me are left to fend for ourselves. Time and time again, I freeze or dissociate during appointments, and the doctor doesn’t notice. They don’t record the signs … Continue reading
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“The Suicide Disease” x 4
It is said that Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is “ranked among the most painful of all medical problems and has been nicknamed the ‘suicide disease’ because there is no cure and limited effective treatments. The pain from CRPS is … Continue reading
Near Death, Disbelieved, and Abandoned
“I haven’t had a shower since Monday so that’s my goal today. Have a shower. Also go for a walk would be good. if I can. I’ll see how my pain levels are and my energy. I can ignore pain … Continue reading
For Survivors of Sexual Violence
For Survivors of Sexual Violence
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged assault, health, incest, incest recovery, PTSD, PTSI, rape, recovery, sexualized violence
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Trauma Resources
Trauma Resources
Posted in Mental Health, Nervous System, Neuroscience
Tagged Complex PTSD, CPTSD, Medical PTSD, MPTSD, PTSD, ptsd recovery, Trauma
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Curiosity Pods: connecting nature, healing, and neuroscience
Curiosity Pods: connecting nature, healing, and neuroscience
Posted in Art
Tagged ceramics, clay, coregulation, curiosity, Curiosity Pods, Interpersonal Neurobiology, nervous systems, play, pottery, social engagement
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What is a Lapbook Gallery?
Near death for most of 2020, Shay Seaborne CPTSD struggled to effectively communicate their dire condition to trauma-uninformed healthcare providers. Additionally, they lacked exhibition space and opportunities to share their art. Shay devised a creative solution: the Lapbook Gallery. These … Continue reading
Made With Anger: “Throwing Pods” as safe communal release
Throwing Pods are a creative and therapeutic tool to release anger in a safe and constructive manner. Recognizing the need for an outlet for strong emotions, Shay Seaborne CPTSD designed these Pods to be thrown with a small group of … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Community, Fun & Magic, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Mental Health
Tagged aggression, Art, art therapy, clay, paint, pods, pottery, Safety, Therapy, throwing pods
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My statement to the USCG officer who sexually assaulted me after a rescue at sea
The statute of limitations protects the Coastie who sexually assaulted me after a rescue at sea. There will be no criminal prosecution for his sexualized violence against a civilian he was charged to protect. However, there is a possibility of … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Truth to Power
Tagged accountability, Chesapeake Bay, Coast Guard, Coastie, rescue, sexualized violenc, Thimble Shoals, USCG
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Interpersonal Neurobiology, a compelling framework for trauma and stress recovery
Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) is a compelling framework for trauma and chronic stress recovery due to its emphasis on: Integration of Brain, Mind, and Relationships: IPNB recognizes the interconnectedness of brain, mind, and relationships, promoting a holistic approach to healing by … Continue reading