Complex PTSD isn’t just about trauma memories—it’s about the emotional patterns that follow us into adulthood. From people-pleasing to burnout to fearing closeness, C-PTSD reshapes how we relate. This post explores how it shows up in our families, friendships, and work—and how healing begins when we stop calling survival a flaw.

It’s okay to grieve the friendships that no longer fit. This post offers a trauma-informed perspective on adult friendships, connection, and emotional growth.