by Elisabeth | Jun 16, 2013 | Parenting
Not surprisingly, Father’s Day is not my favorite of the Hallmark holidays. I have never had a problem with Valentine’s Day, because being single is my choice. I have never had a problem with Mother’s Day, because I am a mother. I have always been able to make that...
by Elisabeth | Jun 7, 2013 | Inner Children, Recovery
I am a survivor of family-controlled child sex trafficking. When the family is involved in trafficking, it starts with incest at a very young age. There is a process of desensitizing the child, so that sex becomes expected and without emotion. Since my traumatic...
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 | May 24, 2013 | Defenders
I’ve been celebrating lately. There are many reasons for celebration. I have graduated with a master’s degree and quit my job to begin work in the trauma recovery field. Everyone is letting me know how proud they are. Everyone is congratulating me for...
