CPTSD: Navigating Romantic Relationships After Trauma

CPTSD: Navigating Romantic Relationships After Trauma

In this episode, we dive deep into what it means to love—and be loved—after complex trauma. With compassion, humor, and honesty, Gregory unpacks why relationships can feel so terrifying yet hopeful for those with CPTSD. You’ll learn how past wounds show up in new connections, why self-sabotage is so common, and how gentle awareness can slowly reshape the way you approach love. Whether you’re single, dating, or partnered, this conversation is a heartfelt guide to healing, connection, and finding the courage to show up as your real self.

Key Takeaways
• Trauma can make intimacy feel both alluring and dangerous
• Relationship fears often come from old survival patterns
• Self-sabotage is a protective instinct that can be unlearned
• Clear communication and boundaries build real intimacy
• Healing is possible, even if love feels overwhelming

What You’ll Discover
• How CPTSD shapes attachment and triggers in romance
• Tools to ground yourself in moments of fear or doubt
• The difference between real red flags and trauma triggers
• Steps for gentle, honest communication with partners
• Stories and hope from listeners on their own healing journey

Resources Mentioned
• Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
• Hold Me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson
• Trauma-informed therapy (in-person or online)

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