by Elisabeth | Sep 4, 2015 | Defenders, Parenting
Over the past month, I have written two articles with a focus on anxiety. I have experienced anxiety from a young age. I have also noticed it in my children. And I have some observations about how it starts, how we pass it down, and how it manifests. PsychCentral:...
by Elisabeth | Feb 2, 2014 | Trauma In Society
When I read the article by Dylan Farrow, I was shocked at her bravery, honesty and resiliency. I was surprised at how she was willing to stand up against someone who is revered by our society as a talented artist. However, I was more shocked by those who are willing...
by Elisabeth | Jun 19, 2013 | Dissociation, Recovery
Dissociation was my defense mechanism of choice when I was young. The sexual, physical and emotional abuse started when I was only three years old, and I could not escape it, so I learned to leave my body entirely. At the time, it kept me sane. In adulthood, it...
