by Elisabeth | Nov 27, 2019 | Defenders, Dissociation, Trauma In Society
There is so much loss in this world. Human existence is wrought with change and loss around every corner. But when we have experienced complex trauma in childhood, the loss takes a new level. Instead of losing parents because they pass away, we lose parents while...
by Elisabeth | Nov 20, 2019 | Dissociation, Memory Repression, Trauma In Society
I have written before about how dissociation is everywhere. And honestly, considering the vastness of the human population, the response to it has been lackluster. Even people who acknowledge their own dissociation aren’t always ready to admit the prevalence of it...
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 | Oct 30, 2019 | Defenders, Inner Children, Recovery, Relationships
People pleasing is one of the most debilitating survival skills that comes from a traumatic childhood. You might be thinking this is an exaggeration. Wouldn’t addictions have a greater impact on our quality of life? But here’s where we get confused. There are many...
by Elisabeth | Oct 23, 2019 | Recovery, Relationships
If there is one thing I have learned about recovery, I have confirmed it is the loneliest experience one can have in adult life. If you disagree, that’s fine. This is quite the subjective statement. But I’m sticking to it. And I have my reasons for believing it. ...