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Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving

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Starting therapy soon!

Good on ya for taking this step. Anything to support your journey is good: you're showing real self-care (and care of others who interact with you) by getting a therapist. I did therapy in my 20s...…

r/AvoidantAttachmentcomment4/2/2026
FAQ on emotional neglect - For anyone new to the subreddit or looking to better understand the fundamentals

FAQ on emotional neglect - For anyone new to the subreddit or looking to better understand the fundamentals — **What is emotional neglect?** In one's childhood, a lack of: everyday caring, non-intrusive and engaged curiosity from parents (or whoever your primary caregivers were, if not your biological parent…

r/EmotionalNeglectpost6/25/2020
My DA bf broke up with me Saturday morning.

One that was recommended yesterday in the CPTSD sub was Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker. I added it yesterday. Tons and tons of good reviews.

r/attachment_theorycomment8/4/2025
I'm tired of people assuming that everyone can afford therapy.

Books. Pete Walker talks about in his freely available book *Complex PTSD: From Surviving To Thriving*, check it out.

r/CPTSDcomment3/15/2026
I feel like recovery is only available to a select number of lucky people

Thank you so much, I feel more hopeful after reading this :) Do you have any books that you recommend? I've just started reading "The Body Keeps the Score" and "Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thrivin…

r/CPTSDcomment4/3/2026
This sub is making me really sad

It’s normal to feel that way but it doesn’t invalidate how it impacted you at all. children aren’t equipped to deal with the things that happened to us and that warps our brain development and traumat…

r/CPTSDcomment4/4/2026
Therapy moment

It's Not You by Dr. Ramani Durvasula: Focuses on healing from narcissistic abuse and reclaiming your life. Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker: A comprehensive guide to managing e…

r/CPTSDcomment4/5/2026
Can’t find a therapist anywhere. I’m scared I’ll have no choice but to die

I can suggest some books that helped me: It's Not You by Dr. Ramani Durvasula: Focuses on healing from narcissistic abuse and reclaiming your life. Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete W…

r/CPTSDcomment4/5/2026
If you be a friend next to you, how would you help you?

I like your question. I would take myself for a nice walk, maybe go out to dinner somewhere, see a movie. I would enjoy the company. Having good company would be very healing for me. If getting help …

r/CPTSDcomment4/5/2026
I'm wondering if others feel like therapy is a scam?

Sure! Here's a few. Pete Walker is my favorite, definitely would recommend From Surviving to Thriving the most. Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving — Pete Walker  Trauma and Recovery - Judith H…

r/CPTSDcomment4/6/2026
Is it possible to develop CPTSD just from my parents not meeting my emotional needs?

yes it is. check out Pete Walker’s book Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving. I listened to the audiobook but you can also read it. here’s an article he wrote also tho I haven’t read it myself, j…

r/CPTSDcomment4/7/2026
I just want to find a woman

I'm reading Pete Walker's book, Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving. It's amazing how much it speaks to my experience and how my anxiety and shame is holding me back, but that that anxiety and sh…

r/CPTSDcomment4/11/2026