Understanding PTSD
Anna Sneed

Supporting Women’s Mental Health and Recovery

PTSD doesn’t always look like what we see in movies. For many women, it shows up in quieter ways like insomnia, sudden mood shifts, a fear of being touched, or even a constant sense of unease. And it can stem from a variety of experiences: birth trauma, sexual assault, medical procedures, or even everyday microaggressions stacked over time.

June 27 is National PTSD Awareness Day, and it’s a chance for us to get real about what healing actually looks like.

Women are more than twice as likely to develop PTSD than men, yet so many of us suffer in silence. We’re taught to “get over it” or to keep pushing. But trauma lives in the body. It impacts hormones, sleep, digestion, and even our cycles.

That’s why tracking matters. The Agenda. App lets you note mood shifts, anxiety spikes, and emotional triggers in a way that helps you connect the dots. Over time, this info becomes a map—not just of your hormones, but of your healing. This map can be taken to your healthcare team to curate the appropriate plan for treatment and relief.

If you or someone you love is dealing with trauma, know this: your response is valid. Your story matters. And there is support out there.

Let’s break the silence together. Start tracking your emotional patterns with The Agenda. App and give yourself a tool for self-compassion and recovery.