by Elisabeth | Mar 27, 2019 | Freedom Fighters, Recovery
We heard many confusing statements when we were children. Let’s face it. Our entire environment was incredibly confusing. We didn’t know what the rules were. We weren’t supposed to know. Our abusers wanted us to feel unsure about our reality so we would not fight...
by Elisabeth | Mar 20, 2019 | Defenders, Dissociation, Inner Children, Relationships, Trauma In Society
My son was bullied yesterday at school. He’s in middle school which is the worst time and place in my opinion. Kids are cruel at this age. And kids are also desperately trying to fit in. This is a recipe for disaster. I have learned that it is a really good idea...
by Elisabeth | Mar 13, 2019 | Dissociation, Parenting, Recovery, Relationships
There is one thing I know about mothers. When we get talking about our birth stories, we can talk all day. Part of that is the intensely pivotal aspect of the experience. It is responsible for introducing us to the love(s) of our life. But there is another side to...
by Elisabeth | Mar 6, 2019 | Freedom Fighters, Recovery, Relationships
I have been working through some contracts with my family of origin lately. I have some very scared inner parts who believe that breaking these contracts will lead to an extremely painful life or even death. And they are pushing back with sabotage, insomnia,...
by Elisabeth | Feb 27, 2019 | Memory Repression, Recovery, Trauma In Society
When it comes to trauma recovery, there is nothing more controversial than repressed memories. There has been endless pushback about their validity. People who have a vested interest in keeping memories repressed have employed psychologists and lawyers and other...
