Tag Archives: living with PTSD

Sleep Interupted, She’s Back

Posted on October 5, 2014 by beckikeyevents

The dreams are vivid, the pain is real and raw. The vicious attacks I suffered as a child are haunting me, interrupting my sleep, and causing extreme anxiety. My mother would be happy knowing she’s still causing me pain. The … Continue reading →

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The Thief Has Returned

Posted on August 28, 2014 by beckikeyevents

The thief has once again arrived and is attempting to steal my soul. All I can take solace in at the moment is I know I am not alone. Ive attempted three times since Monday to blog about this, each … Continue reading →

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Remembering

Posted on June 24, 2014 by beckikeyevents

Recently a former classmate of mine posted our kindergarten class photo on facebook. The only photo’s I have of my childhood are a few that my Aunt sent me. Immediately upon seeing the kindergarten class photo I tried to identify … Continue reading →

Posted in abused by mother, Child Abuse, childhood friends, Domestic Violence, Family Secrets, identify problem children, PTSD | Tagged , , , , , | 36 Comments

8270 Days

Posted on June 11, 2014 by beckikeyevents

Nine hundred sixty five days , 965 days between our knife wielding attackers. I was starting to heal, feeling stronger, I landed a great job with the TOPS program in Portland Oregon. My position was assistant case worker for women transitioning from … Continue reading →

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Big Things

Posted on May 22, 2014 by beckikeyevents

Our youngest son used to always say, “Mom, I am doing big things, really big things.” He used “big things” in reference to modeling at Columbia Sportswear, his employment at the bank and when he started college. That child was quite … Continue reading →

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Trucks And A Mask

Posted on September 13, 2013 by beckikeyevents

Frustration is the feeling for this Friday the 13th of September. I woke to the sounds of dump trucks heading to the top of our hill. Dump trucks, log trucks, water trucks have taken over our peaceful neighborhood for almost … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, friends, friendships, leaving the past behind, Mental Health, moving day, new beginnings, Traumatic Experiences | Tagged , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Fast And Furious , That’s How It Happens

Posted on August 29, 2013 by beckikeyevents

PTSD and a pinch of OCD equals crazy-making. Today I woke up refreshed, which rarely is the case for me. I came downstairs to get my coffee and sat out back on the patio. The sky was grey and it … Continue reading →

Posted in Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Healing and Recovery, Hypervigilance, Mental Health, Murder attack, OCD, PTSD, Traumatic Experiences | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 38 Comments

The Narcissist Strikes Back

Posted on May 27, 2013 by beckikeyevents

It didn’t take long for the narcissist to strike and he did so through his sister-in-law Krista. Miss Krista confronted me in an email about that I was not telling the truth in my post about the artwork and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, PTSD, Toxic Relationships | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

Guest Post: Living With PTSD

Posted on April 29, 2013 by beckikeyevents

Please join me in welcoming Zoe, author of both Behind The Mask of Abuse and BuckWheats Risk. Zoe writes candidly about her experiences with abuse, rape, and the after effects she still lives with and fights daily. Zoe has also … Continue reading →

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