**sorry for the extremely horrible audio quality- headphone mic apparently was crap** PTSD is not something that only veterans or military members experience.  If you were like me, it can be a difficult diagnosis to understand or accept. Reference: Khouzam H. R. (2001). A simple mnemonic for the diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder. The Western journal of medicine, 174(6), 424. doi:10.1136/ewjm.174.6.424

Some major douchebaggery happened at Western Illinois University once upon a time.

Why do people insist on staying in awful relationships?

I discuss my history with childhood bullying- but there’s a twist!

I put on my Bitter Betty hat and talk about how deadbeat parents suck.

I start by talking about triggers in general and eventually wander into why holidays are filled with anxiety.

Inspired by a HuffPost Divorce article, I talk about the little things that can lead to explosive problems.

Suicidal thoughts and ideation are more common than you realize and are often confused with actual plans and attempts.

A play on the “I hate you, don’t leave me” issue that borderlines face. Ideal relationship boundaries.

I talk about punctuality and my lack thereof. Are people who always show up late jerks?