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Now I have lost my father…

By Kathy Broady MSW 32 Comments

“So thanks to all of this therapy, I have lost my father.” “You haven’t lost your father….You did lose the father that you thought you had…” “OK, I get it.  I didn’t have the perfect dad…. And my therapy has successfully shattered my romanticized image of my narcissistic father.  Is that how you would say it?” “I would say, the patient, born to a depressed mother, idealized her father so as to not feel completely … [Read more...]

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Protective Mothers that Fight for their Children

By Kathy Broady MSW 30 Comments

This blog article is a tribute to the mothers out there in the world that have spent huge chunks of their lives fighting for the safety / healing of their children.  These women are incredible spirits and are an inspiration to us all. I know mothers who have absolutely gone the distance for their children.  These women don’t get thanked often, but I do want to let them know that they are appreciated, recognized and … [Read more...]

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Long-term Costs Severe Child Abuse

By Kathy Broady MSW 14 Comments

  Long-term, chronic, and severe child abuse causes a variety of medical and emotional issues for the survivors of such extensive abuse.  Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID/MPD) is one long-term issue, but medical complications are extremely common as well. In addition to addiction issues and mental health issues, most survivors find that they have numerous medical issues as either a direct or indirect result of … [Read more...]

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Negative Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse Survey

By Kathy Broady MSW 10 Comments

    April is Child Abuse Prevention month. Education is one of the biggest factors in the prevention of child abuse.  Those of you that have been sexually abused or physically abused know the effects of that abuse all too well.  Child abuse can affect the entire life of the survivor, and the seriousness of its effects cannot be ignored. If you are a trauma survivor, you can help to inform others about the … [Read more...]

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Child Parts – When They Hold Suicidal Power and Influence

By Kathy Broady MSW 58 Comments

We've had some very interesting discussions on the "What do you think about Suicide?" blog article.  Thank you to everyone who writes and comments on this blog - your participation is valued and appreciated. One of the topics that surfaced on that thread is the idea that trauma survivors with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID/MPD)  may have child parts within their system that can be suicidal, and that the ability … [Read more...]

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