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Thanking YOU for a Fantastic 2021 — so much has happened!

By Kathy Broady MSW 2 Comments

2021 Recap Video for Discussing Dissociation

  You know... as hard as 2021 was, especially with our world still all shaken up and closed down by the Covid Pandemic, we still had an absolutely fantastic year here at Discussing Dissociation.  We did!  It's been a wonderful year here. The only reason we had such an amazing year here is become of the incredible community of dissociative survivors who come here regularly, faithfully, repeatedly, bringing a … [Read more...]

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Check out these Fun Facts about Discussing Dissociation and DID Support

By Kathy Broady MSW 11 Comments

  Hello, hello! I have some fantastic fabulous fun facts to pass along today. Did you know.....    10,000 Comments have been Posted on Discussing Dissociation   Last week, we did it.  We reached 10,000 comments on this blog!  Isn't that amazing?!!  I think it's incredible, and it's a genuine accomplishment for us all. This shows the beautiful community that we have grown here together.  It … [Read more...]

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2. Still Our Normal Complicated Selves — Keep on Writing!

By Kathy Broady MSW 980 Comments

  Wow -- our first place to write anything has been a WONDERFUL success.... with well over 1,000 comments, and many ongoing conversations between dissociative survivors.   Three cheers for Our Normal Complicated Selves!! And like you, I was having trouble opening the page.  I guess 1000+ comments on one page feels heavy to the internet ??  Not sure. But even so --- let's just start a second page for ONCS … [Read more...]

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Building DID Emotional Support and Inspiration

By Kathy Broady MSW 25 Comments

  Our group project of building inspirational quotes has been a wonderful success.   I am really enjoying this, and proud to see what we are creating here as a group.  There are truly so many positive and helpful comments made on this blog!  I can see this project carrying on for a long, long time, so when you find a quote or comment that is specifically inspiring, encouraging, meaningful, and uplifting, by all … [Read more...]

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What’s Ahead for You at Discussing Dissociation?

By Kathy Broady MSW 76 Comments

  Hey hello ! How are you?!  I hope you are doing well. I've got some fantastic news for you. I'm so pleased to say that we are heading into some very exciting times for Discussing Dissociation.  This year will bring lots of new opportunities for healing and support for folks with DID.  I've got some uniquely cool things planned!   First ....  I'll be introducing the Bears of Hiddenton Point, starting … [Read more...]

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