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Surviving Childhood Trauma: What's Your Story?
Individual coachingFor the ones who are grieving parents that are still alive. Email katie_cpss@outlook.com to book a time through HeyPeers.
This group is for the ones who were pushed away, when they only wanted a hug. This group is for the ones who were always told they were "too much". This is a private 1:1 peer support space for individuals who have experienced childhood trauma and are navigating the loss of a parent(s) who is still living, but no longer emotionally safe, present, or part of their life. This kind of grief is complex. It doesn’t come with closure or clear endings. It can show up as anger, guilt, confusion, longing, or a deep sense of loss that’s difficult to explain to others. I can be reached through email at katie_cpss@outlook.com. In this space, you don’t have to justify your boundaries or minimize your experience. We can talk openly about what this loss has looked like for you, how it continues to show up in your life, and what it means to move forward while still carrying that grief. I come to this work as a peer support specialist, offering lived-experience-based support and understanding. This is not therapy, but a grounded, supportive space to process, reflect, and feel less alone in something many people carry quietly.
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Host
Katie H.
Peer SupporterCertified Peer Supporter
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About The Host
You are the expert of your own life. I’m just here to walk alongside you, not lead the way. Hi, I’m Katie. I’m a Certified Peer Support Specialist in two states & Oregon Certified Recovery Mentor II. I also work professionally as a Peer Recovery Coach in a residential treatment facility. Being diagnosed with PTSD, GAD, MDD, Substance Use Disorder, and Panic Disorder, I bring my own lived experience navigating mental health and addiction into the work I do, hoping to inspire you (and myself at times) to never give up. I gladly offer my support to you in the areas of anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, substance use disorder, life transitions, and, our dear old friend, emotional overload! When you join me in either my chat rooms, live meetings or searching for a peer to just listen, I offer REAL conversations in a non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere. We can either sit in silence, or share our understandings of one another in a space that is safe and secure. Whatever you need, I'm all ears, peer-to-peer. In my groups, you can expect a supportive, respectful environment where everyone has the option to share at their own pace. There’s no pressure, no expectations—just real conversation, connection, and encouragement. I find that joining in the conversations rather than just facilitating them makes a big difference in how community accumulates. I’m extremely passionate about creating spaces where people feel heard, supported, and not alone in what they’re going through.