Noise Pollution and Sound Trauma as a form of Torture Have you ever experienced noise pollution or sound trauma? Those are my words for it, and in my definition, sound trauma is an overly long, extended exposure to a loud, uncomfortable, grating, penetrating noise. For that matter, I suppose the noise / noise pollution could be quieter, yet when it gets repeated extensively, it would still be effective … [Read more...]
Stark Contrasts in Ways to Approach Child Development
Today, or tomorrow, my first grandson will be born. He’s not even born yet, and he’s been the center of all things for quite some time. Of course, his arrival is one of the main reasons I’ve come to Texas — I didn’t want to miss those first moments of seeing his precious new life. Or miss the experience watching my son beam with joy when he holds his first son. Or miss the first weeks of complicated … [Read more...]
Is This an Example of Dissociative Artwork?
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”
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...]
Internet Predators and Child Alters: 10 Ideas to Keep Them Safe
And...... (As the drum roll begins.........) My top nomination for the Mental Health Blogger Award goes to Rocking Complacency. Rocking Complacency is absolutely jam packed full of excellent information for dissociative trauma survivors, with everything from genuine tips on internet safety, how to make excellent therapeutic progress, ways to address internal communication with DID systems, … [Read more...]
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