What if your Family Visit was a Painful Disaster? During the holidays, it's relatively common to be in touch with the relatives. Family visits are assumed and expected a little more than other weeks of the year. And while so many of the holiday movies and the cards show the holidays as happy times, we all know that's not always the case. Quite often not the case. Families can be great. But not always. … [Read more...]
World Pianist Day 2025 includes Kathy Broady
World Pianist Day 2025 includes Kathy Broady This is an old picture, but it's World Pianist Day, and yep I'm gonna claim it. "Hi, my name is Kathy. I'm a pianist and it's my world day today." :) (hahaha, how's that for sassy, lol) You may know me as the consultant/peer-support lady who writes about Dissociative Identity Disorder, the bloggist of 17-years who founded the DD Forums, and the … [Read more...]
Some Days are Heavier than Others.
Some days are heavier than others. Yep, there are some days, weeks, seasons of the year that feel more trauma-laden than others. October and especially the Halloween weeks and weekends, are definitely some of those times. I say Halloween weeks because the commercial build up out there, and all the decorations extend the time period out for so long. It just drags on and on and on. October is a heavy … [Read more...]
Thankful-stories about the Unexpected Goodness
Thankfulness. Gratitude. Blessings. Appreciation. What do you call it when you feel very thankful for what you've been given? How do you describe the goodness that was dropped on your head, even in unexpected circumstances? Do you remember to be grateful? This has been a very full but wonderful year for me. Even with the rollercoasters of life, there are always more than a million things to be … [Read more...]
Losing an Animal Family Member: Your Animal Friend, Beloved Pet, or Furry Companion
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...]
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