by Elisabeth | Oct 14, 2020 | Defenders, Dissociation, Relationships
I grew up in a world where help came in two forms. It was non-existent. Or it was a betrayal disguised as help. My abusers made it clear that I was not going to find help. Each time I tried to find help, it was thwarted. Each time I had optimism, that optimism...
by Elisabeth | Nov 8, 2017 | Defenders, Freedom Fighters
I haven’t always liked myself very much. That is a side effect of growing up with horrible people who blamed their behavior on me. But I have always been openly proud of my independence. I have always seen my ability to function without help as a powerful...
by Elisabeth | Feb 22, 2017 | Memory Repression, Relationships
For anyone who has spent time with me over the past few weeks, you probably found it hard to miss my latest obsession. Recently I discovered BBC’s Sherlock. I know what you are going to say next. “Elisabeth, you are 7 years late to that party.” I know that. I...
by Elisabeth | May 11, 2016 | Parenting, Recovery
I have been triggered today. While I don’t normally write blog posts from this place (unless they are written by parts), I feel I have an obligation to sound a wake up call when it comes to generational trauma. I feel a strong desire to write this despite...
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...
