Description: I am black woman over 40's reflecting how racism and colourism experienced within my own family has shaped my life, self image and sense of self worth.
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Brave Little Squirrel was the name given to me by someone I deeply care about during a period of my life when I felt trapped in fear. At the time, I was unaware that I had developed complex PTSD. My complex trauma originated in my childhood, with neglect, abuse, racism, and colorism within my own family. These experiences were further reinforced by society and subsequent events, particularly in a long-term abusive and destructive romantic relationship that lasted a decade and nearly destroyed me. For years,
Be welcome! Brave Little Squirrel PS1 - This blog will be open for other women to share their experiences here, but my texts will be signed as Brave Little Squirrel (BLS). PS2 - English is not my first language, but it makes sense for me to write in this language as I have my therapy in English and have noticed that I primarily think about myself in English.
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