Are you thinking about MONTANA as much as I am ??? One of my most favorite writing exercises is the acronym writing exercise. If you've spent any time with me at all, you'll hear me say that, and suggest you write a few. One of the DDCF forum member is particularly good with acronyms, and has written hundreds of them. This member of our Writing Team has agreed to share another acronym … [Read more...]
A Tribute to my Dad — one of the good guys.
This year, I lost my father. Or at least I lost him from the ways I've known him -- to be walking, talking, tossing out a joke, standing firm on a value, painting a picture, eating waffles, cooking pancakes, or sipping his very weak, highly watered-down "coffee" (not anywhere near my definition of coffee, but very weak, warm, coffee-colored water in a moose mug is how he liked his coffee). My dad has been … [Read more...]
DID Awareness Day: March 5
DID AWARENESS DAY March 5 Thankfully, more and more people, worldwide, are becoming aware of DID: Dissociative Identity Disorder. Even so, there are many many more people to educate and teach. So many more folks who don't yet understand. Last year, at Discussing Dissociation, we held a group zoom on DID Awareness Day 2021 and talked about our thoughts and goals. We challenged each other for what … [Read more...]
Losing an Animal Family Member: Your Animal Friend, Beloved Pet, or Furry Companion
ON THE LOSS OF AN ANIMAL FAMILY MEMBER (AKA. ANIMAL FRIEND, OR PET) This article is written for dissociative people by a dissociative system who has lived this pain. This is another area of life that is probably-definitely harder for DID people. Not that the loss of a pet is ever not painful for someone who has dearly loved their animal family member. But all those DID-specific factors, that make … [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...]