by Elisabeth | Mar 28, 2018 | Defenders, Dissociation, Inner Children, Recovery
I talk with survivors of complex trauma all day. While we all have a past, those of us with complex trauma have a haunting past. It is like living our worst day over and over again despite what is actually happening in the present moment. And that worst day is...
by Elisabeth | Jan 10, 2018 | Defenders, Inner Children, Relationships
There were many lies in my childhood. My abusers told all sorts of stories for why it was my fault I was treated so poorly and how I would never be able escape. I learned horrible things about myself and none of them were true. But once my intuition was blocked, I...
by Elisabeth | Jan 3, 2018 | Defenders, Freedom Fighters, Inner Children, Relationships
Over the past two weeks, I have been sensing a strong theme. It has been showing up in my own life but it has also been coming from my clients. The same questions are coming at me in our consultations. “Why do others get unconditional love and I can’t? It seems...
by Elisabeth | Dec 27, 2017 | Defenders, Freedom Fighters, Inner Children, Relationships
I love my inner parts. I would not have survived my childhood without them. And I would not have healed my trauma without a deep love and acceptance for them. Every inner part has brought strength to my whole self which is critical to my success as an adult. Each...
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 | 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,...
