The healing process for survivors of abuse and neglect is very difficult. While it is a rewarding journey, it is a painfully difficult process. Trauma survivors with Dissociative Identity Disorder typically have lots of child parts in their systems. Sometimes these child parts may seem to outnumber the adults! Working with the kids is an important part of the healing process. Inside kids often know a lot … [Read more...]
Remembering Annemaria
There is a young woman who will always be precious to me. I haven’t spoken to her in years, but she forever changed my life. Just in being herself, Annemaria gave me my very first introduction to Dissociative Disorders. She changed my life. Absolutely and completely. This date – October 23rd -- had specific meaning for her. And every year on this date, I specifically think of her. The story … [Read more...]
Safety First – Recognizing and Leaving Domestic Violence
Hello, hello, Tonight at 9 pm CST, I will be presenting on BlogTalkRadio. You are welcome to listen to the radio show or to participate by calling in. I’ll be glad to hear from you! For more information, please go to blogtalkradio.com/dvmemorial Safety First - Recognizing and Leaving Domestic Violence (part 1) Domestic Violence (DV) is a form of sexual and … [Read more...]