More DID artwork. Gotta love this stuff. This internal landscape drawing is called "Inside, After". DID art is so very helpful, and informative. Artwork says things that words have difficulty explaining. The series on artwork drawn by survivors with Dissociative Identity Disorder have been some of the most visited articles from this blog. If you haven't checked them out, I … [Read more...]
Externalizing Responsibility vs. Internalizing Responsibility
Externalizing Responsibility What an interesting phrase. Externalizing responsibility is when someone fails to accept personal responsibility for the messes they make or for the problems they cause. It is also failing to accept personal responsibility for the situations they find themselves in. Internalizing responsibility is personally taking on the responsibility for what happens (in the past, present, … [Read more...]
When Blogs are a Healing Resource for Dissociative Trauma Survivors
I am still amazed by the excellent group discussion and active participation that was generated by my last blog post. Considering that one of the main purposes of this blog is to “discuss dissociation”, I think that’s good! Thank YOU for your active interest. I genuinely appreciate that. I have been contemplating a number of different follow up topics after such an intense discussion. … [Read more...]
Long-term Costs Severe Child Abuse
Long-term, chronic, and severe child abuse causes a variety of medical and emotional issues for the survivors of such extensive abuse. Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID/MPD) is one long-term issue, but medical complications are extremely common as well. In addition to addiction issues and mental health issues, most survivors find that they have numerous medical issues as either a direct or indirect result of … [Read more...]
10 Life-Lessons I’ve Learned from Multiples, part 2
To continue the previous post, here are five more life-lessons I’ve learned from my years working with those with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID/MPD). By their life example, multiples have shown me: 6. Spiritual Strength even Under Persecution Most survivors with DID and long-term severe abuse have had various religious / spiritual connotations mixed in with that abuse, creating a version of … [Read more...]