C-PTSD in the workplace; its a inside job.

"When I talk to trauma survivors about their experiences in the workplace, I often sense that they are more interested in changing their work environment than in changing themselves. This might seem like a bit of tough love, but changing your experiences in the workplace is an inside job. Of course, there are opportunities to advocate for trauma survivors and for more trauma-informed workplaces, but often the challenges that trouble us most come from within us.

We wonder why we are experiencing the same challenges at this new company, in this new role, or new line of business. It’s because we’ve taken our trauma with us.

We see the workplace through the lens of trauma. We cannot run from our trauma because it is part of our story…not the whole story…just a part. I’ve heard it said that the only way to overcome it is to work through it. I am not saying that triggers do not abound in the workplace because they certainly do, but if there were nothing to trigger, it wouldn’t be a problem.

We bring our core beliefs about ourselves and the world with us wherever we go. If we see ourselves as victims, we will feel victimized no matter what environment we are in. If we’ve been told our whole lives that we are not enough, we will feel like nothing we do in the workplace is ever enough for our bosses, executives, companies, or customers. If we were neglected as children, we might not feel heard or seen in the workplace. If we experienced abuse at the hand of an authority figure, we might unconsciously believe that all authority figures or leaders are dangerous or out to hurt us." - Cyndi Bennett

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So well put . #cptsdandmewttc #cptsdblogger #youmatter #cptsd #trauma

I am currently seeking employment myself for the first time in a long time, in the Corporate world , and it comes with its anxiety and trauma, for sure . For the past half decade, I have been doing my own personal LLC businesses , and have been self employed. It's just not feasible anymore to rely on prayer alone to pay bills and buy food , I'd rather Save my prayers for more meaningful worldly impacts. This short but sweet article, brought me hope this am.

Have a good day everyone

Jazzy