by Elisabeth | Jan 6, 2016 | Memory Repression, Parenting
The Movement I love the conscious parenting movement. Amazing teachers like Janet Lansbury and L.R. Knost changed my perspective with their focus on respecting the child. I have to admit, the concepts came easy to me. I knew deep down inside they were right even...
by Elisabeth | Dec 9, 2015 | Memory Repression, Parenting, Relationships
As survivors, we work hard to minimize the impact of triggers on our daily lives. We learn approaches to stay present when the triggers come. And we try to avoid the triggers when we can. I have met survivors who attempt to avoid all triggers. Some stay locked away...
by Elisabeth | Oct 21, 2015 | Defenders, Relationships
Generational Skills When I was in my 20’s, people were always telling me I should be a lawyer. They told me I argued well. They told me I used logic well. In reality, I never listened to the other side. I was too busy formulating my response. And when things got...
by Elisabeth | Sep 30, 2015 | Dissociation, Memory Repression, Recovery
The Process When it comes to recovery, I am lucky. I am lucky because I get flashbacks along with my emotions. I know what you are thinking. That doesn’t sound very lucky. But flashbacks give me valuable information about why I am experiencing the emotions. It can...
by Elisabeth | Sep 23, 2015 | Recovery, Relationships
Inner Battles Planning for the future is hard for survivors. In many cases, we spent a childhood seriously questioning our ability to live to the next day, year or decade. The end always seemed to be right around the corner. In reality, it might not have been, but it...
