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Depression and Dissociative Identity Disorder, part 2

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  . Here's Part 2 of Depression and Dissociative Identity Disorder. Part 1 had 7 ideas that can help. Part 2 has 8 more. I wish you the best in your healing journey. Warmly, Kathy   Copyright © 2008-2016 Kathy Broady MSW and Discussing Dissociation  … [Read more...]

Depression and Dissociative Identity Disorder, part 1

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  Depression. And Dissociative Identity Disorder.   They are gonna happen. At the same time.... Yes, at exactly the same time.   You can bet on that. I'm so sorry...because oh my goodness, struggling with Depression, or struggling with DID is tough enough.   Putting them together, is a big ol' whammy.   It's a tough combination, but there are still plenty of things you can … [Read more...]

10 Comforting and Corrective Truths for Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors

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  Every survivor of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) that I know has a lot of enormously difficult days when they struggle desperately with feeling bad, feeling lousy, feeling at fault, feeling pain.  Those struggles can last for years.  Healing does come, but on those difficult days, remember what is true.   When the hard days come, it might be hard to remember... It was not okay that anyone touched your body … [Read more...]

Are You Struggling with Difficult Holiday Times?

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  For those of you with dissociative internal system people, during difficult holiday times....   Remember to talk with your insiders. They already know what happened. They were there.   They saw it, they felt it. They can explain what's bothering you.....   Be brave. Listen to them......     System work -- listening to your insiders, talking to your system, checking inside, looking … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas – or is it Merry for Everyone?

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  Sometimes Christmas can be a time of joyful exploring. And seeing wonderment in the bright eyes of children, and enjoying new sights and sounds. Christmas can be about playing, smiling, laughter, warmth, togetherness, creative imagination, happiness, and carefree innocence.    Have you seen this VIDEO?  This is a powerful video.... check it out.     Maybe you know how this feels, coz sometimes … [Read more...]