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This Christmas, for those in need…

By Kathy Broady MSW 9 Comments

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  1. Lynn says

    December 1, 2020 at 3:17 pm

    I hit the wrong button and ended up here. Now that some time has passed (15+min) I realize this was not an accident. You see my grandson has been diagnosed with DID. Being a retired RN I wanted to know more about his struggle but my knowledge base was incomplete till now.
    Whatever the trauma he endured is locked away in his 19 year old mind. As an adult he refuses treatment and so to that end I need to know how to support this young man I love.
    Thank you!

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    • MissyMing says

      December 3, 2020 at 1:19 am

      Definitely NOT an “accident”, Lynn! Lots to learn here to help him AND to support you as well. He is blessed to have someone like you in his life…..We all here will also help you in “understanding” as best as we can although each journey is unique to the person….We all are on this “learning journey” together! 🙂

      MissyMing
      12/02/20

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    • RP+ says

      December 5, 2020 at 4:37 am

      Lynn,
      Welcome. My heart goes out to you and your grandson. This is a wonderful avenue to learn about D.I.D. Kathy writes in such an understanding and kind way. And in the comments section there is a wealth of information.
      May you and your grandson find a measure of peace. 🌺
      RP+
      12-04-20

      Reply
  2. Pilgrim says

    January 15, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    This christmas was one of he hardest we have ever had. Even though its been over for several weeks now, we are still greatly affected by it. It has become yet another one of those things we are going to have to keep locked inside under wraps because there will never be a way to deal with it.

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  3. Yu/stan/kema says

    December 23, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    Thanks a lot for your input. I find it very helpful and I think you are on target with a lot of what you write. You are doing a great service for many people who need what you are offering. Merry Christmas to you and a very happy new year. Yu/stan/kema

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    • Kathy Broady says

      December 27, 2014 at 6:24 pm

      Thank you, Yu/Stan/Kema. 🙂
      Much appreciated. 🙂

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  4. Pilgrim says

    December 22, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    Mery crismas kathey:)

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  5. sunflower says

    December 22, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    Thanks, I’m struggling with this…feel like giving up…. Trying g to hold on, onto anything….it feels like absolute chaos inside right now

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    • Kathy Broady says

      December 22, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      Hi Sunflower,
      The holiday season can be so difficult… Find a quiet, calm, gentle outside place, and ever so gently, try getting your insides to slow down and bit by bit, tell you what’s going on for them. And yes, do hold tight. You and yours can get through the rough days. Be oh so kind with each other….
      Thanks for reading here.
      Warmly,
      Kathy

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