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...]
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...]
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...]
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