Being Broken - living with CPTSD
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Being Broken - living with CPTSD
@geoffreyrjonas.ca
Personal journal about living with CPTSD from life-long psychological abuse of parents with Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

"Being Broken", my memoir about survival and death from Narcissistic Parental Abuse, is available here:

https://a.co/d/6AvDQkL
Hits keep coming!

"We are proud to present you with the Literary Titan Book Award. Your book deserves extraordinary praise, and we are proud to acknowledge your hard work, dedication, and writing talent. Start telling the world that you're an award-winning author because we will be!"

#booksky
November 8, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Well, how about them apples.

"Being Broken is more than a story of survival. It is an honest, heartbreaking and redemptive guide for those who are reclaiming their voice, rebuilding identity, and finding peace after tragedy and loss."

#booksky #beingbroken #bookaward
November 6, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Mount Logan.

Underpainting of the mountain.
October 30, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Underpainting sketch.

Mount Logan.
October 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Always check those marketing emails for scams. This guy almost got me.

The first is from him, the 2nd from the business. Contacted through their website.

#scam #booksky
October 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Mount Logan colour study. Pencil crayon.

Getting ready to start the painting.

#arttherapy #artsky
October 27, 2025 at 4:31 AM
There it is on the YouTube. 😆

At 17:00 minute mark.

youtu.be/ogU41GCqEQg?...
October 26, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Being Broken is officially the 2nd place winner in 3 categories at The BookFest!

Nonfiction - Health & Wellness - Addiction & Recovery

Nonfiction - Health & Wellness - Psychology

Nonfiction - Self-help - Anxiety, Depression & Mental Health

#booksky #indie

www.thebookfest.com/award_entrie...
October 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
So, we're applying for our daughter to go to a private school. We believe that she will excel there as the schools here are not adequate for her needs. This letter shows why. It's the first of 3 letters coming.

It brought tears to my eyes. I knew she was an incredible kid, but it's still moving.
October 23, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Putting in a heat pump this year to offset the heating bill. Installer says he needs a 4x4' concrete pad to put it on.

Of course, since the snow is about to drop, all the concrete companies are booked solid.

I'll do it myself!

Not complicated, but still pretty proud of myself.
October 22, 2025 at 11:03 PM
And the honey cake.

It's sweet but not too sweet, and has the texture of a soft, heavy banana bread, without the banana.
October 22, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Mount Logan painting for my master class. Using the grid method to transfer from photo to wood canvas. Light underpainting since this will be mostly snow and clouds. 3x4'.

Needed a break from the heavy painting of my sister's death.

Reference photo included.

#arttherapy #artsky #painting
October 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Soulmass cookies (biscuits).

These are like scones, but sweet and with mixed spice. Pretty good. We used a pumpkin cutter, for the season.
October 21, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Vegetable pottage. It's really good. Tastes exactly like my father-in-law's turkey soup, without the turkey.
October 21, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Watching D&D: Honour Among Thieves and I'm positive that is @tommorelloofficial.bsky.social in the crowd.
October 19, 2025 at 2:01 AM
All set for another round of #d&d! 4 layers of encounters here, with a big temple dungeon at the end, a modified version of the Temple of Zariel!

Gonna be a blast! #ttrpg
October 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Moonrise in the valley across the lake! Gorgeous.
Moonhenge?

It happens with the sun too, but in the middle of the night during the midnight sun.
October 9, 2025 at 2:16 AM
October 2, 2025 at 6:55 AM
What drew me to #Korn was how powerful and open the lyrics were about trauma and abuse, and living the life of a survivor.

Coupled with the sick heavy riffs, they captured the anger and sadness of living with trauma.

I lost myself at this concert. I raged, near tears. It was powerful. Amazing.
October 2, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Gojira had a crazy light show!
October 2, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Korn tonight! Up first Loathe. Great frakkin seats!
October 2, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Starting a sticker collection! 😏😆
September 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Very important.

It is an excellent example of how lateral violence is developed through learned behaviour.

Yelling begets yelling.

Anger begets anger.

Abuse trickles down in a spiral.
September 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Absolutely stellar day for a sail! Winds were 20-30kms sustained with gusts up to 40-50kms. Clear sky and warm. Love it!

#sailing
September 18, 2025 at 10:53 PM
September 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM