

3 Peaceful Places Where I Find Healing in South Bay L.A.
When I returned to L.A. after escaping my domestic violence partner, I suffered from constant headaches and PTSD. Fortunately, I lived very close to Redondo Beach, so I would walk there for hours and just listen to the waves. It was the only place where I felt peace, and I sought more places that could give me a similar feeling throughout the South Bay. Here are just three areas that really helped me during my healing process. 1. Beach (avoiding tourist-trap areas) In the Sou


Post-Domestic Violence PTSD and Nightmares - Helpful Ways to Cope
I hate the night. Since leaving my domestic violence abuser, nights remind me of the physical assaults that I endured in our home. For a long time I feared that nightmares awaited me as soon as I fell asleep, taking me back to that dreaded night. I’d wake up in a cold sweat crying and unable to go back to sleep. But I found some ways to cope, and I hope they can help you too: 1. See a Therapist Professional therapists know what you're going through and have the expertise to m