I received a beautiful poem written by a dissociative survivor, thanking those who have been kind, supportive, comforting, and helpful. They have generously recognized both mental health professionals and the supportive community of dissociative survivors. Part of the beauty of this poem is that while saying Thank You, this trauma survivor has been able to describe the difficulties and struggles of the healing … [Read more...]
5 Kinds of Emotional Support Needed by Dissociative Trauma Survivors
Emotional support is definitely needed by dissociative trauma survivors. So..... what is emotional support? I often get emails and questions from friends – partners – spouses of dissociative trauma survivors. These loved ones are often unsure about how to best support their partner amidst all the darkness. These are the partners who care. But they don’t know what to do. They don’t know how to … [Read more...]
5000 Comments Posted on DiscussingDissociation
Yep! :) That's right!! :) We have made 5000 comments on this blog. You. Y'all. All you rock stars out there! Thank you, thank you, and thank you! Wait! Wait! Wait! It's been awhile since I first wrote this article, and I have an update to add. There are now 10,000 comments posted on this blog!! No, no, that's NOT spam -- spam comments are never posted, … [Read more...]
10 Tips For Spouses and Partners of Survivors with Dissociative Identity Disorder
So you care deeply about someone with Dissociative Identity Disorder. There was something wonderful about them that drew you to them, and something trustworthy about you that drew them to you. Beautiful as that may be, you are probably confused about all the dissociative issues that happen day-to-day. Have you ever wondered why that happens, or why this happens? Have you ever felt confused with the different … [Read more...]
Do You have Athazagoraphobia?
Athazagoraphobia. I have learned a new word today. Athazagoraphobia. Athazagoraphobia is the fear of being forgotten, ignored, or being replaced. Athazagoraphobia. Ooooh boy, what a powerful word that relates to intense feelings held by soooo many dissociative trauma survivors. And since abandonment and neglect is often a huge and prominent part of the trauma history, is there any … [Read more...]