TEXAS here we come! It's that best week of the year again -- the P4 Retreat week. There are so many good things planned, I don't even know where to start. Trail rides with horses. Canoeing on our private lake. Skits about internal communication. Hawaiian-themed feasts. Zip lining. Playing pool. A teen-themed dance party. Kidz time. Art projects. Clay board. Amazing discussions. Great … [Read more...]
DID Awareness Day 2023 — Experiencing Dissociative Identity Disorder in Real Life
Wow. Another year has passed, and here we are at DID Awareness Day again! I challenged many of the DDCF forum members last year to do some inspiring things for DID, and we had some interesting success stories of public speaking, publishing stories, presenting educational information to professionals, displaying artwork, etc. Spreading accurate and helpful information about DID has been a goal for most of the DDCF … [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...]