by Elisabeth | May 9, 2024 | Defenders, Dissociation, Parenting, Trauma In Society
I’ve been thinking about my parenting journey and the decisions I have made along the way. I know Mother’s Day is almost here, but it feels bigger than that. Maybe it’s the big life changes coming in the next year. My twins are completing their junior year of high...
by Elisabeth | Nov 6, 2019 | Defenders, Memory Repression, Recovery
I have always found it interesting (translates to spooky) how my external world mirrors my memory recovery. The universe is definitely committed to waking me up. I am reminded of that often. This past week has been no different. It might come as no surprise that I...
by Elisabeth | Nov 7, 2018 | Parenting, Recovery, Trauma In Society
Today is blog day. And I am going to be real. I don’t feel like writing a blog. It happens sometimes. But I try not to show it. There are days in all our lives when doing things is a struggle. And that goes for helpers, therapists and life coaches too. Let’s...
by Elisabeth | Sep 5, 2018 | Dissociation, Parenting, Recovery, Relationships, Trauma In Society
I sent my son to middle school today. Actually I sent both kids to middle school today, but it was particularly significant for my son. When people meet my son, they instantly fall in love with his larger than life personality. He was born to be an actor and he was...
by Elisabeth | Apr 4, 2018 | Defenders, Freedom Fighters, Parenting
There is nothing I love more than traveling. I was born with an indomitable wanderlust. I have always felt it but my traumatic childhood skewed my understanding of my love of travel. For many years, I believed it was simply an escape. I thought I loved it because...
