Hello today, The original post "What do you think about Suicide?" was recently reblogged elsewhere, which meant I came and had a look at it again. Such a painful topic... It's been a few years since I wrote this article, and frankly, I had completely forgotten about it. However, I have had a death in my family this week -- not a suicide, but a tragic, unexpected death -- so with those thoughts on my mind, I'd … [Read more...]
The Changing of the Seasons — Does This Impact You and Your System?
These days mark another season change. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it will be the first day of spring. For those of us in the Southern Hemisphere, it will be the beginning of autumn. The first day of spring, the first day of summer, the first day of autumn, and the first day of winter are all significant and difficult days for many trauma survivors with Dissociative Identity … [Read more...]
Picturing the Healing Process for Dissociative Identity Disorder
This set of picture-postcards demonstrates a passage through time for a trauma survivor with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID / MPD). These pictures show different phases of the dissociative healing process, and illustrate how healing occurs. Notice that they move from a more shattered, painful, chaotic place to a calmer, structured, organized place. Where there is originally nothing but a fragmented … [Read more...]
Encouragement on a Difficult Day
Hello, hello.... How are you? Are you struggling today? I've been thinking about you, and have some kind thoughts to pass your way. To those of you who have been having a very difficult day today – I am sorry that you are hurting so much. I can hear the wrestling with some difficult emotions, and painful options, and the pulls toward self-harm. Please know that you can fight … [Read more...]
Depression and Dissociative Identity Disorder, part 2
Welcome to the second half of “Depression and Dissociative Identity Disorder”. The first seven tips have been previously posted. At this point in time, I will continue with the list of tips for how to specifically address chronic depression for trauma survivors with DID: 8. As the memories surface, feelings will also surface. Expressing genuine emotion is key to working through depression. Crying tears of … [Read more...]