by Elisabeth | Nov 4, 2015 | Defenders, Recovery, Relationships
The Inevitable Triggers This week, I was triggered while doing this work. This isn’t the first time and it won’t be the last. I always journal privately about my triggers. The writing is raw and emotional. It usually involves an inner part who is very unhappy. But...
by Elisabeth | Nov 2, 2015 | Recovery
Gratitude doesn’t come easy for survivors of trauma. We have to pursue it consciously, find evidence of the beauty around us, and change those parts of us that disagree. I recently wrote an exclusive article for SimpleReminders.com about this exact topic. My...
by Elisabeth | Oct 28, 2015 | Parenting, Recovery, Relationships
An Expression of Joy I told a joke to my kids the other day. They were sitting at the kitchen table eating breakfast, and I was making their school lunches. They take vitamins that are shaped like animals and they love to guess which animal the other child has. There...
by Elisabeth | Oct 7, 2015 | Defenders, Parenting, Recovery
I have discussions often about what makes someone take the plunge in to recovery. I have heard many opinions from those on the journey. And I have come up with a few theories. 1) Those who are carrying the most pain are more likely to start the journey because the...
by Elisabeth | Sep 30, 2015 | Dissociation, Memory Repression, Recovery
The Process When it comes to recovery, I am lucky. I am lucky because I get flashbacks along with my emotions. I know what you are thinking. That doesn’t sound very lucky. But flashbacks give me valuable information about why I am experiencing the emotions. It can...
by Elisabeth | Sep 23, 2015 | Recovery, Relationships
Inner Battles Planning for the future is hard for survivors. In many cases, we spent a childhood seriously questioning our ability to live to the next day, year or decade. The end always seemed to be right around the corner. In reality, it might not have been, but it...
