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Wow, never did I ever think it would be a label associated with me, but it is. Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after exposure to prolonged or repeated trauma. It is similar to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) but can also include symptoms such as emotional dysregulation, negative self-perception, and difficulty with interpersonal relationships. Let me further explain, as I go through my self studies of what CPTSD is, what are its symptoms and treatments are, I began to realize that the very things in various communities are struggling with is this subtle monster called CPTSD Complex Post-Traumatic Stress. It amazes me how we become so functional in this dysfunction. I'll share my life's timeline so you can see what I mean.  As descendants of the tribe of Dan/Benjamin- Maroons-Clement-Hines and survivors of the illegal slave trade it is appropriate to say there is some residue in the...