by Elisabeth | Sep 17, 2014 | Defenders, Freedom Fighters, Parenting
Children have opinions. This is not a surprising statement for anyone who has raised a child past the age of 18 months. Children know what they want and they expect to get it. If they don’t get it, they will let you know their disappointment. Of course, this can be...
by Elisabeth | Sep 10, 2014 | Trauma In Society
When I write and speak about child sex trafficking and abuse, I am encouraged by the support from most people who hear my story or read my blog. Most people understand that children are victims and do not have the power to stop the abuse that is controlling their...
by Elisabeth | Sep 2, 2014 | Dissociation, Memory Repression
I love vacations. I know this is not a particularly startling revelation. But I think that I like them more than the average person. I have perfected my escape-artist defense mechanism and there is nothing better than physically leaving home to appease an escape...
by Elisabeth | Aug 14, 2014 | Recovery
To My Survivor Friends, We talk often about how our recovery partners, friends and family may not always say the right thing. We know they mean well, but it is difficult for them to understand our painful situation. They may trigger us with what appears to be...
by Elisabeth | Jul 24, 2014 | Dissociation, Memory Repression, Recovery
Sometimes starting a new life can bring up grief and regret for the old life. While I am happy to have new experiences without the pain and anxiety of the past, it makes me wish there had been more of it. Time is such a tricky aspect of the human experience. We can’t...
