Authors | Joe Plumb

May 2
12 min

The Struggle Continues 2nd Excerpt - Prologue

On the 8th anniversary of his first therapy session, Paul gives a 2nd excerpt from, The Struggle Continues sharing how it all started.

Apr 25
6 min

The Struggle Continues Excerpt - Foreword

In The Struggle Continues, Paul tells the story of C-PTSD, the life that led to it, and the long, hard road back to health.

Apr 11
6 min

Living With PTSD - Who Am I Behind This Mask?

“So, tell me a little about yourself.” Do you dread these words? Do you avoid new people because of where a simple introduction might lead?

Mar 17
7 min

Living With PTSD - Please don't tell me I'm brave

Adapting to living in the wake of trauma can mean maybe you aren't ready to hear positive affirmations, and that's ok too.

Feb 25
7 min

Living With PTSD - So, now what Mr Johnson?

There are an estimated 506,000 frontline NHS Staff. 40% of that is over 200,000 people potentially facing their own personal version of hell

Feb 21
15 min

Living With PTSD - I Never Wanted To Die.

After a lifetime surrounded by suicide and drowning in suicidal thoughts, I just wanted the pain to stop. I usually try and write my...

Feb 3
9 min

Pandemic Stories: Lockdowns & Loneliness

Amongst the many things we'd all love to see the back of, I think we're all universally fed-up with the phrase "grim milestone".

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