by Elisabeth | Sep 6, 2017 | Defenders, Dissociation, Recovery
One of the most frustrating aspects of trauma recovery is the constant feeling we are torn in multiple directions. It renders decision-making almost impossible. And it feels like we are crazy. As a matter of a fact, many people believe that holding two opposing...
by Elisabeth | Jun 8, 2016 | Recovery
How? For most of us, the recovery journey starts as a venture in to the world of feeling. Our poor bodies have been numb for so long, we don’t have any idea what it feels like to feel. It is like being an infant exploring emotions for the first time. Of course,...
by Elisabeth | Apr 13, 2016 | Defenders
Groundhog Day is one of my favorite movies. I love it for a few reasons. Bill Murray is a genius. Don’t argue this point with me. I won’t be nice about it. I love the idea of living life like there is no tomorrow. While in several parts of this movie, he...
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...
by Elisabeth | Aug 5, 2015 | Defenders, Freedom Fighters
Existential Questions Have you ever noticed that the most difficult emotion to express is the emotion that is most opposite to your strength? I have a willful personality. Giving up is not a part of who I am. If it was, I probably would not be here today. So when the...
