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...]
REAL LITTLE Holiday Activities: making the holidays easier for DID kids
REAL LITTLE Holiday Activities ~ making the holidays easier for DID kids ~ This article is a follow up to the Real Little Holiday Season — Made especially for Dissociative Kids which is currently posted in the new Real Little section on the Discussing Dissociation home page. Do you see it there? TRibe has created most of these ideas written below, but of course, I've added a few things in here and … [Read more...]
P4: P is for…. Patience, Perseverance and Persistence. Got any of that?
P4² DID Conference starts this week! It's not too late to register. CLICK HERE ! Both Zoom or Live Event registrations available. P IS FOR…. Patience, Perseverance and Persistence The healing work for a DID system is full of challenges, obstacles and dilemmas. If we did not bring our patience, perseverance and persistence to the process, and then commit to growing this set of muscles like we … [Read more...]