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Dissociative Identities Awareness Day on March 5

By Kathy Broady MSW 8 Comments

    March 5th is Dissociative Identities Awareness Day, or DID Awareness Day.    Either way you call it,  March 5th is a day that meant to increase awareness of what is officially called Dissociative Identity Disorder. Of course, we used to use the term  Multiple Personality Disorder. And nowadays, many survivors prefer the term:   Dissociative Identities.   Leave off the disorder part, thank you very … [Read more...]

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What’s New for You? 8 More resources for Dissociative Trauma Survivors!

By Kathy Broady MSW 6 Comments

Starting a new year.

  Hello hello!  Happy New Year! Wowzers --- it's already the end of one decade, and the start of a new decade.  That's okay, because I have a lot of good news to tell you about what's gonna be here in this New Year at Discussing Dissociation.  We are in our 11th year, and our DD Community is continually growing, and expanding to include new people, with new needs, new questions, new concerns.  I have 8 … [Read more...]

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A Letter for the Broken Hearted

By Kathy Broady MSW 23 Comments

    It's another rough weekend.... Another Mother's Day has come around.   Today, I saw some writing that speaks so much truth and honesty.   I found these words painfully beautiful.  I didn't write them, but I know you can relate to them, so I have to post them. I genuinely hope they bring comfort to your pain....   I’m gonna say it.  It’s Mother’s Day Weekend & my Facebook is … [Read more...]

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PODCAST: Matt from Beyond Your Past with Kathy from Discussing Dissociation

By Kathy Broady MSW 24 Comments

  Interested in hearing a podcast interview about Dissociative Identity Disorder?      Click here to hear: Episode 99  - Discussing Dissociation and DID with Kathy Broady MSW   This podcast interview was hosted by Matt Pappas -- a Certified Life Coach, who specializes in overcoming anxiety and trauma recovery.  Matt is a trauma survivor and is a dedicated Mental Health Advocate. Beyond Your Past … [Read more...]

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What about Trolls and Internet Safety in the Discussing Dissociation Forum?

By Kathy Broady MSW 31 Comments

    Kathy Broady’s Thoughts about Trolls and Online Safety The 10-question survey about the new Discussing Dissociation Community Forum is getting filled out by bunches of interested trauma survivors.  This is excellent to see!  I am so very very appreciative to hear from each and every one of you.  Thank you!   Not to worry, if you haven’t filled out your answers, there’s still time to do so.  And … [Read more...]

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