Must reads to recognize & heal complex ptsd

Sadness, anger are important and nothing to be ashamed of
Have you ever felt ashamed of your sadness? Like, when you feel low but force yourself to look on the bright side?
Narcissists use fear, obligation, and guilt to keep you under their control and get what they want. FOG keeps you confused, anxious, and unsure of yourself.
Are you exhausted by the manipulation tactics of your narcissistic mother? This is the toolbox of tricks she uses to maintain power and control over you.
Advice to remember childhood to connect with joy or creativity is common in the self-help space. It ignores the fact that many of us come from traumatic childhoods.
Have you ever felt ashamed of your sadness? Like, when you feel low but force yourself to look on the bright side?