by Elisabeth | Nov 9, 2024 | Dissociation, Recovery, Trauma In Society
My past few days have been filled with the same conversations many people are having. It doesn’t matter if you live in the United States. You were probably watching what was happening in America. Our elections have an impact on the world, and I’ll be honest, this...
by Elisabeth | Jul 25, 2024 | Defenders, Dissociation, Freedom Fighters, Recovery, Trauma In Society
I know that trauma is universal. It crosses all genders, races, ethnicities, religions, cultures, belief systems and even the political divide. While traumas are almost as diverse as the people on the planet, our trauma responses can be shockingly similar. My goal...
by Elisabeth | Mar 5, 2023 | Defenders, Parenting, Relationships, Trauma In Society
There is nothing more emotionally devastating than the weight shame has on our lives. The desperation of hiding our shame fuels most of our controller’s behaviors keeping us from our rest and inner peace. Shame drives much of our futility which keeps us stuck and...
by Elisabeth | Apr 14, 2021 | Defenders, Dissociation, Recovery
Anxiety is one of the most common responses to trauma. Unfortunately, it is not widely recognized as a trauma related. It is not always recognized in our systems because there can be many diverse symptoms. And most symptoms can be seen as other physical and...
by Elisabeth | Mar 17, 2021 | Defenders, Dissociation, Recovery
I’ve had some good things happening in my life lately. I’ve been taking some big chances and it’s been working out. That sounds nice, doesn’t it? I agree it sounds nice. But I’ll be honest. My system is in chaos. My anxiety has been unusually high. I haven’t...
