by Elisabeth | Feb 28, 2018 | Freedom Fighters, Recovery
Dear Elisabeth, I see you working hard every day to make a difference in your life and in the world. I hear you talking about how things can be better, how we don’t have to live in pain. I know you mean well with your optimism and your hopefulness. But I don’t...
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 | Dec 6, 2017 | Defenders, Parenting
Powerlessness is one of the most damaging emotions coming from a childhood of complex trauma. It is the foundation of depression. It keeps us paralyzed. And if we don’t recognize it for what it is, it can lead to suicidal ideation and even suicide attempts. The...
by Elisabeth | Nov 15, 2017 | Parenting, Recovery, Trauma In Society
Protecting my children has been one of my most important goals over the past 11 years. I have made it clear to my family and all other abusers that my children are not available to them. I have eliminated all contact with abusers in our lives. This required me to...
by Elisabeth | Sep 20, 2017 | Freedom Fighters
I have been introduced to my second superior part over the past week. Unlike my superior defender, this part is a rebel who wants to do her own thing. At first, I found it a bit amusing to listen to her talk about how much better she is than everyone else. But in...
