This a really great video describing the complex nature of CPTSD. I really like how he walks through the explanation of the inner setup of it.

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I don’t really agree with how he describes the transference with a therapist and the inner critic. That’s most probably because I don’t experience that myself. I also like how he emphasizes “reparenting the self” as apposed to seeing the therapist as a parent. I’m working on that.

There are a few bad words, if that triggers you. They usually do me, but I was fine listening to this.

I’ve really struggled with being “me” in session with my counselor. He talks about that too and I understand it now. It doesn’t fix it, but maybe with some understanding I can make some progress.