by Elisabeth | Dec 20, 2017 | Defenders, Freedom Fighters, Inner Children, Recovery
Desperation is a familiar feeling for those of us with complex trauma. Our goals can feel impossible and completely out of our control. That feeling of powerlessness has been around a long time and it didn’t disappear in adulthood. But that desperation is telling...
by Elisabeth | Dec 13, 2017 | Defenders, Freedom Fighters, Parenting
When my children were born, I knew that I would dedicate my life to helping them be safe, healthy and happy. I wanted my children to have a very different childhood than mine. I was willing to sacrifice anything for them. At the time, I didn’t realize that meant my...
by Elisabeth | Nov 29, 2017 | Freedom Fighters, Trauma In Society
I usually don’t write about current events. I do that on purpose. I want to keep the focus on recovery. Too much focus on current events can be triggering. Triggers can be helpful in recovery by giving us access to our emotions, but they can also shut us down if...
by Elisabeth | Nov 22, 2017 | Freedom Fighters, Relationships
When it comes to parts work, there are some critical steps to healing ourselves. First, we must build awareness of our parts and their unconscious beliefs. Second, we must accept those parts for who they are today. Third, we must allow those parts to express...
by Elisabeth | Nov 8, 2017 | Defenders, Freedom Fighters
I haven’t always liked myself very much. That is a side effect of growing up with horrible people who blamed their behavior on me. But I have always been openly proud of my independence. I have always seen my ability to function without help as a powerful...
by Elisabeth | Nov 1, 2017 | Defenders, Freedom Fighters, Inner Children
I have been asked countless questions from trauma survivors about recovery. For those of us on this journey, we are seekers and we want answers. We do our research and we won’t stop until we understand. I want to help people in their quest to understand. Actually,...
