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Thanks to Those with Dedication and Support for the Healing Process

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I received a beautiful poem written by a dissociative survivor, thanking those who have been kind, supportive, comforting, and helpful.   They have generously recognized both mental health professionals and the supportive community of dissociative survivors. Part of the beauty of this poem is that while saying Thank You, this trauma survivor has been able to describe the difficulties and struggles of the healing … [Read more...]

DID Kids are Precious – Treat them with Kindness

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  Everyone I've ever met with Dissociative Identity Disorder has a variety of child parts. While these child parts can be beautiful little souls, the sad and heartbreaking part of the need to have so many child parts is how this represents the amount of trauma, chaos, and conflict experienced as a child. Having numerous child parts makes a clear and distinct statement about how you did not get your emotional, … [Read more...]

Is This an Example of Dissociative Artwork?

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  Is This an Example of Dissociative Artwork?   I’m getting fantastic feedback that you like the colors and the artwork selected for this blog site – good to hear!  I’m very aware that a picture paints a 1000 words, so I like to use as much artwork as I can.  It opens up all kinds of communication and shows possibilities. Let’s take the picture on this page. Is it an example of dissociative … [Read more...]

Doing Lots of Hard Work, in the “Hidden Areas”

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Hi Everyone, I'm letting you know I'm still here.  :)  I'm actually spending hours and hours each and every day working on the "behind the scenes"work that needs to be done to update this blog.  It might not look like much upfront, but I promise, I'm here!  I'm here! That's not me up there in that picture.  Frankly, I look more like this.  Ha! . . Many of you have sent in excellent comments and feedback to my … [Read more...]

Cutest Silver Kelpie Puppies Ever

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. For more pictures, go to Instagram :   silver.kelpies . Hello Everyone, So my beautiful little silver kelpies have moved on to their new homes, but in honor of their three month birthday, I have to take the time to show you all a few more of their precious little faces. Mind you, I have hundreds of photos to choose from -- I kid you not, hundreds!!  So you know... I just might have to show you more than I … [Read more...]