Diary of a Flopping Fish

One writer’s journey through CPTSD, neurodivergence, and rebuilding life one day at a time.

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Navigating Life’s Challenges: My Journey with Writing

October 24, 2025
How CPTSD Survivors Can Protect Their Dreams From Other People’s Expectations

October 2, 2025
Navigating CPTSD: Impact on Daily Lives and New Living Situations

September 5, 2025
Homelessness, Mental Health, and the 2025 Executive Order: An Opinion On Why Forced Treatment Isn’t the Answer

August 29, 2025
Yoga for CPTSD: How Trauma Survivors Can Use Yoga to Manage Symptoms

August 21, 2025
Coping With Moving Anxiety and CPTSD: Why Change Feels So Hard

August 7, 2025
The Traverse City Walmart Attack: An Opinion on America’s Failing Mental Health System

July 31, 2025
Nine Years of Blogging: A Look Back at Diary of a Flopping Fish

July 26, 2025
Speaking Truth in Toxic Families and Breaking The Cycle of Abuse

July 24, 2025
The Cost of Change: Leaving, Living, and Letting Go

July 17, 2025
Dysfunctional Family Dynamics: When “Blood Is Thicker Than Water” Hurts

July 10, 2025
Setting Boundaries: Why It Feels Wrong—And Why It’s Crucial for Healing

July 3, 2025
From Struggle to High Honors: Reflections on My Journey to an Associate’s Degree with CPTSD

June 26, 2025
Are SSRI (Antidepressants)Withdrawals Comparable To Heroin Withdrawal?

February 22, 2025
Coping Strategies for College Students with PTSD

November 25, 2024
Life is Messy

September 18, 2024
Daring To Dream: Thoughts on following your dreams when healing from trauma

August 1, 2024
Celebrating One Year of Diaryofafloppingfish.com and a few announcements

May 21, 2024
Mental Health Awareness and Domestic Violence: Two sides of the same fight

May 16, 2024
Domestic Violence: Why They Stay

May 3, 2024