Halloween. Or as I've seen recently, H'ween. That time of year that is so very difficult for so many dissociative trauma survivors. Every dissociative person I know has a long personalized list of time-dates-weekends that feel more difficult and trauma-laden for them than others. The weeks around H'ween are frequently on the list of troubling times. Even if H'ween isn't an issue for you -- keep … [Read more...]
Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day: January 11
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day Human trafficking exists. It most certainly, absolutely, without question exists. It does. Everyday. Everywhere. How very sad is that. How do I know trafficking exists? Because I've spoken to, interacted with, listened to, walked with, and sat beside many women who were (are) trapped in human trafficking, specifically in sex trafficking. I've … [Read more...]
Real Little Holiday Song — Music for Littles, by Littles
Yep, it's here, it's here! The Real Little Holiday Song is ready for all the littles to sing along! First, I'll share the video with you, (see below), and then further below that, you can see all the words to the song. I placed the words in a lovely teal font color -- hopefully they will be fun to read. Teal is just the best color, I think. What is your favorite color? If you listen to the Real Little Holiday Song … [Read more...]
Are you alone, isolated, or separated from your emotional support? Do you see these 8 triggers for DID survivors?
During this extended time of "Shelter in Place," the COVID-19 quarantine processes, social distancing, closed borders, limited travel, worldwide lock-downs, millions of people, including dissociative trauma survivors, are required to stay home, unable to get out to their normal places of support and interaction. Right now, we are separated from and unable to meet with the people with whom we usually meet. … [Read more...]
The Spiritual Battle Fought and Won by Dissociative Trauma Survivors
Zurcaroh's Aerial Dance When I first watched Zurcaroh's Aerial Dance** -- in the video embedded below -- I was genuinely so overcome with deep emotion that I cried! For me, Zurcaroh was able to show a perfect picture of the spiritual battle fought by dissociative trauma survivors. This dance showed, for me, how good defeats evil. I had to watch this dance a few times over -- it was so incredibly powerful … [Read more...]
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