The Definition of Me

The Definition of Me

There are thousands of reasons our inner parts avoid this recovery work.  It’s scary because the emotions feel impossible to survive.  It’s scary because they are ashamed of their past and don’t want to be rejected yet again.  It’s scary because they don’t want to get...
Bad Things Happen

Bad Things Happen

The Self Blame Last night, I was hit by a car in my dreams.  While many dreams can be symbolic, this had been a reality in my life.  I was hit by a car while running on a road when I was in 14 years old.  Of course, the jerk driving the car tried to make it my fault...
Wide Open

Wide Open

I have always loved to travel.  There are a million reasons for that.  The most obvious is escapism.  I have been aware of my desire for escape for quite some time.  Traveling gives me a feeling of being safe.  Nobody knows me.  My abusers are far away.  My daily...
A Different Inner Conversation

A Different Inner Conversation

For the past few days, I have been stuck. I know you know what I mean. “Stuck” is one of the most common descriptors I get from other survivors about their journey when they email me for help. I know I was stuck because I received half of a memory and then it stopped...