Tag Archives: PTSD

How to save your own life

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Shay

How to save your own life when the medical system is designed to kill you*: First, you get really pissed off. You must be determined to keep looking for new avenues and pick whatever seems the most sensible from where … Continue reading →

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I asked for help and they gave me hell

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Shay

Five years ago today I walked into a satellite office of the mega-hospital here in Upper Delaware and asked for help with severe Developmental Trauma from extreme Adverse Childhood Experiences. The embedded psychologist must have thought I said I wanted … Continue reading →

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The importance of safe environments

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Shay

Every child deserves to grow up in a safe environment that encourages connection. That’s our human birthright, what we’re designed for, and what we need in order to reach our potential. Too many kids experience a lack of safety and … Continue reading →

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People don’t “attract” abusers relationally or karmically

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Shay

Some have tried to convince me that my experiences of cruelty and contempt have to do with karma, “laws of attraction,” or some other subconscious or spiritual desire or need on my part for a Kozmick Lessin of some kind. … Continue reading →

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Humans as social animals

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Shay

Human beings are inherently social animals, but, unfortunately, the ability to properly function as a social organism takes a certain set of resources, of which many of us were robbed or never allowed. Proper human functioning is nearly impossible for … Continue reading →

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Public Safety Meeting Presentation: “The Intersection of Public Safety and Mental Health”

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Shay

Last night, for the first time in many years, I spoke in public. This was at a local public safety meeting coordinated by my State Representative, Larry Lambert, a fine human being. Also present were representatives of our local first … Continue reading →

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Cuckoo’s Nest, Day 6

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Shay

“Dr. Silman said they couldn’t release me tomorrow after all. That I had to stay a couple more days. WTF? She tried to tell me I’m not stable yet. I showed her the cover of my notebook and noted, ‘This … Continue reading →

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Cuckoo’s Nest, Day 4

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Shay

“I told Dr. Silman the suicidal ideations were completely gone. She tried to convince me that the relief from suicidal ideations was not from being off the drug, but from ‘being in a supportive environment.’ I bit my tongue because … Continue reading →

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Cuckoo’s Nest, Day 1

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Shay

“What am I doing here? I hate it so far. Noisy, institutional. No real comforts, shitty pillow, cold room, can’t see through the window. I don’t even have personal care items, like soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, and toothpaste. So here … Continue reading →

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Enter the Cuckoo’s Nest

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Shay

Me, four years ago tonight, at the cusp of what would turn out to be a horrible turn of events: “I’m having serious problems with my SSRI medication and I need to talk to a doctor. Increasing suicidal ideations, wish … Continue reading →

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