CPTSD: It’s Not Just Trauma. It’s the Aftermath. Tee – Advocacy Collection
Because the story doesn’t end when the trauma does.
This special-edition tee was created for CPTSD Awareness Month – September 2025, in collaboration with The Healing & CPTSD Foundation.
It features the bold, defining truth:
“CPTSD: It’s Not Just Trauma. It’s the Aftermath.”
Because Complex PTSD isn’t about a single event—it’s about the long-term impact of prolonged trauma. The hypervigilance. The emotional flashbacks. The freeze. The fawn. The dysregulation that follows you into every room.
This isn’t about what happened. It’s about what it left behind.
What Does This Shirt Stand For?
It stands for:
Raising awareness that CPTSD is not the same as PTSD
Naming the difference between an event—and what happens when trauma becomes a lifestyle
Honoring the millions of survivors who are still living inside the aftermath
Bringing visibility to the daily symptoms, not just the origin story
Reminding the world that recovery is not about “moving on,” it’s about learning how to live differently
This tee is a conversation starter.
An awareness tool.
And a voice for the people still navigating the wreckage of what they survived.
Perfect for:
CPTSD survivors who want to feel seen during Awareness Month
Advocates, therapists, and trauma educators
Mental health professionals committed to shifting the narrative
Anyone who knows the trauma wasn’t the end—it was the beginning of the symptoms
The “I’m still surviving the aftermath” crew
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The light, breathable fabric means you can wear it year-round, while the classic crew neckline and retail fit enable easy pairing with jeans, shorts, or skirts. This tee is both fashionable and functional, making it a go-to item in any wardrobe.
Product features
-Made from 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton for ultimate comfort.
- Ethically manufactured with sustainability in mind, complying with fair labor practices.
- Unisex Fit- Flattering on all bodies, all genders
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dryclean
 
Advocacy Meets Action.
This exclusive advocacy merch line is created by Healing & CPTSD LLC in proud collaboration with The Healing & CPTSD Foundation—two separate entities united by one mission: to make Complex PTSD impossible to ignore.
Healing & CPTSD LLC is a survivor-led brand amplifying trauma awareness through content and community. The Healing and CPTSD Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to systemic advocacy and providing financial healing grants for survivors.
🖤 10% of all advocacy merch proceeds are donated directly to the Healing and CPTSD Foundation to support trauma-informed policy change and financial healing grants for survivor support.
This isn’t just merch. It’s a movement.
Wear the movement. Fund the mission. Be the proof.
 
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