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
Does your spouse have DID? Do you care deeply about someone with Dissociative Identity Disorder? I know already -- your relationship is complicated! But take heart -- 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 … [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...]
DID Trauma Survivors and Getting Support from Other People – or not?
Feeling lonely? Feeling isolated? This article addresses some helpful ideas for getting helpful support. Copyright © 2008-2017 Kathy Broady MSW and Discussing Dissociation … [Read more...]