by Elisabeth | May 31, 2013 | Defenders, Freedom Fighters
Last weekend, I experienced a sensation that only lasted about 60 seconds. It was the feeling of complete psychological, emotional and physical freedom. It was a beautiful feeling. Everything around me looked different. The scenery looked more vibrant. I felt...
by Elisabeth | May 27, 2013 | Trauma In Society
I struggle on days like these sometimes. Every survivor has their triggers, and mine is the military. I don’t have a problem with the military men and women who have died for our country. I think they are amazing. I think their choices were selfless. I have...
by Elisabeth | Apr 29, 2013 | Dissociation, Memory Repression
I wish I could say that statement were true for me. The problem with memory repression is that everything is foggy. When repressing recurring trauma, it can be hard to remember the good stuff because the brain is so busy trying not to remember the bad stuff. Of...
by Elisabeth | Apr 26, 2013 | Freedom Fighters, Recovery
I am graduating with a Master’s Degree in Social Work in two weeks. It is a very exciting time of transition for me as I start my internship and leave my current job of 8 years. As I take more steps toward work in the anti-human-trafficking field, I feel like I am...
