ON THE LOSS OF AN ANIMAL FAMILY MEMBER (AKA. ANIMAL FRIEND, OR PET) This article is written for dissociative people by a dissociative system who has lived this pain. This is another area of life that is probably-definitely harder for DID people. Not that the loss of a pet is ever not painful for someone who has dearly loved their animal family member. But all those DID-specific factors, that make … [Read more...]
Real Little Holiday Song — Music for Littles, by Littles
Yep, it's here, it's here! The Real Little Holiday Song is ready for all the littles to sing along! First, I'll share the video with you, (see below), and then further below that, you can see all the words to the song. I placed the words in a lovely teal font color -- hopefully they will be fun to read. Teal is just the best color, I think. What is your favorite color? If you listen to the Real Little Holiday Song … [Read more...]
Art can Help! Art Reduces Anxiety and Depression and Increases Wellbeing
Have you heard that doing art reduces anxiety and depression, and increases feelings of wellbeing? Art is an important aspect of any survivors healing journey. I've been looking at artwork drawn by dissociative survivors this week, and it never ceases to amaze me how much I can see and understand about the person, or the dissociative system when I am trusted enough to see their artwork. Art is … [Read more...]
Are you alone, isolated, or separated from your emotional support? Do you see these 8 triggers for DID survivors?
During this extended time of "Shelter in Place," the COVID-19 quarantine processes, social distancing, closed borders, limited travel, worldwide lock-downs, millions of people, including dissociative trauma survivors, are required to stay home, unable to get out to their normal places of support and interaction. Right now, we are separated from and unable to meet with the people with whom we usually meet. … [Read more...]
Inspiring DID Trauma Survivors with Hope and Encouragement
Found in: It's OK to be Unique -- It's OK to be Plural So March 5 is the National DID Awareness Day -- how cool was that. And a couple of days later, March 8, is International Women's Day. That's two big inspirational days right in a row. Busy week for female dissociative survivors. With those days in mind, look at this wonderful idea sent to me : I am full of … [Read more...]
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