Surviving My Past
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Surviving My Past exists to validate and encourage all who have survived the trauma of abuse. My name is Matt Pappas and I am a survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Narcissistic Abuse, and Bullying. This blog is my story of living with Dissociation, Anxiety, and PTSD, shared openly in writing, podcasts, and videos.
Surviving My Past
4y ago
I started this blog on February 14th, 2016, as a way to help share my story as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. It was born out of a desire to no longer be silent,…
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Surviving My Past
4y ago
When talking about change and growing, it all begins in the same place as does most things. Our thinking minds. Have you ever thought about what your thinking looks like? What have you thought about…
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Surviving My Past
4y ago
The following is a guest post from Jason M., who wanted to share the struggle of addiction to porn, how it has affected his life and relationships, and the treatment he sought to finally get…
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Surviving My Past
4y ago
“Final boarding call. Final boarding call. May all the passengers for Miami to San Diego report to Gate 16A for final boarding, please” I gathered all of my belongings and headed to the designated gate. …
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Surviving My Past
4y ago
Do you know the feeling you get when you run? The harsh pounding of the wind against your chest, your legs jolted by the bounce on the pavement, the endless expanse of clouds swallowing up…
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Surviving My Past
4y ago
If you are going through a heartbreak or an abusive relationship then, let me tell you, you are not alone. Women often fail to understand the essence of a healthy relationship. Abuse is not just…
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Surviving My Past
4y ago
My parents got a divorce when I was six years old. I remember the constant bickering and arguing. I was too young to realize my father was an alcoholic. After my mom left, I became…
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Surviving My Past
4y ago
In 2017 I used to see this guy on the bus stop from time to time. I remembered him by the form of his cheekbones. They looked exactly like the actor who played the first…
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Surviving My Past
4y ago
When I was a young girl I remember lying in bed when suddenly it felt as though time was passing faster than I could keep up. I felt like I was so small in my…
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Surviving My Past
4y ago
My dad had no business being a father. Growing up he lost his mom at 15 and then subsequently was kicked out of his house the following year when his dad remarried and his stepmom…
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