On those really tough days, remember that it's much better to do self-soothing than self-injuring. You've been hurt too much already. Give yourself the permission to feel better through gentle, comforting, soft experiences. Leave the violence alone. Decide to be kind to yourself and your insiders instead. How? Keep reading the article below for lots of helpful ideas. I wish you the best in your healing … [Read more...]
More Thoughts about Self Injury — Kathy’s Video comments, Self Injury2
Self injury..... A frequent and common topic for dissociative trauma survivors. Have you been struggling with thoughts of self harm? Do you know why you need to self harm? In this video, Self Injury 2, I ask lots of questions about self injury -- questions you are meant to ask yourself. Genuine questions to think about, because if you can seriously start to answer these questions, you will get some … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas – or is it Merry for Everyone?
I do understand that the holiday season isn't so happy for everyone.... Do you feel like the sad little pug or the ol' grumpy cat shown in this article? Lots of folks do. Maybe you do too? If so, here's a blog remembering you. Warmly, Kathy Copyright © 2008-2018 Kathy Broady MSW and Discussing Dissociation … [Read more...]
What is Christmas Without Music?
Music is a must in life. And Christmas is just not Christmas without music. Not for me anyway. Music can soothe the soul like nothing else. It can create joy and smiles when the heart is heavy. It can create a spot of hope, even in the darkest moments. Music reaches deep within where nothing else can touch. With that in mind, I've decided to share some of my most favorite Christmas carols with you today -- … [Read more...]
The Heaviness of Darkness
When darkness sits on people, it can really sit on them. And squish them down. And remove all joy, love, beauty from their lives. Or for those with Dissociative Identity Disorder, the dark side of the system can completely flip over the top, dominating the other sides of the system. The dark ones are in control. DID survivors, split and torn by years of traumatic darkness, pain, and heartbreak. When … [Read more...]
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