Freedom. Freedom is essential. This week, during the week of national independence celebrations for both Canada and the US, I think of the ways so many people in our countries, and throughout the world still need their own personal freedom. To me, this week feels like Freedom Week. FREEDOM matters. FREEDOM is essential for every person. FREEDOM from trauma and abuse is hugely important as well. Freedom … [Read more...]
What if your Family Visit was a Painful Disaster?
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...]
Darkness Exists — Are You Deceived by its Dazzle?
Darkness Exists -- Are You Deceived by its Dazzle? It's the shortest day of the year, the day with the most darkness, and the longest of nights. Winter Solstice can mean many things to different people, but today, I think of the ways the depths of darkness has dazzled far too many people. The money, the power, the control, the fame, the party drugs, the excessive sex life, the cover-up's .... Do these … [Read more...]
Unexpected New Joys and Freedoms after Change Happens
Unexpected New Joys and Freedoms after Change Happens Change brings unexpected and new joys, new freedoms, new opportunities. Yep. I just said that. Kathy!! Don’t you know that trauma survivors hate change??!!! YES, I do know that. I’ve heard that for many years. It’s a well-engrained, set-in-concrete, a never-do-this belief that many dissociative trauma survivors hold very dear to their heart. … [Read more...]
Feeling Traumatized by the Violence You’ve Seen?
Throwing a punch. Demonizing the opposition. Starting a war. Dropping a bomb. Hurting someone else. Bullying your neighbor. Trolling a cyber smack. And heaven forbid, killing someone. Have the haters gone overboard?! These extreme abusive actions have been so visible in the news lately, and what a horrible disturbance to see, hear and experience. At the same time, I have to say, far too many … [Read more...]
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