Maya Angelou wrote many poems that touch my soul, but none like ‘Still I Rise’. Her words are true for anyone whose pain has been marginalized,
Still I Rise
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Accept Me for Who I Am – I Am Enough
Don’t try to change me | Take the good days with the bad | Don’t leave when times get rough | If you accept me for who I am | You will have a soul mate
“Normal” is in the Eye of the Beholder
So what if we have strange ways of experiencing the world? We are unique. Not only that, but this difference makes us very important to humanity.
No One Tells the Sun When to Shine – It Simply Does
After the detectives left the squad room, I was left alone in my terror and confusion. I tried hard to remember signing it. I had an hour to sit and stew.
Surviving Treatment
The little girl in my terrifying visions was me. I was not insane – my mind had found a wonderful way to protect itself from childhood trauma.
Be a Victor Not a Victim
You only take one or two more than what the bottle says. After all, you are in pain, and the doctor gave you the meds, so how can they be dangerous?
Change the Language to Change the Conversation – The Power of Speech
You need support – your son has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. But the neighbours gossip in whispers and hushed tones. They won’t even talk to you.
Loving A Person Diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder
In DID, the alters are different expressions of the person. What if they have dozens of differing opinions about love, sex, and companionship?
I’m Learning to Take Responsibility
The only way to conquer dissociative behavior is to own what we’ve done. This sounds harsh, but with the acceptance of responsibility comes great power.
Journaling – Five ways to get started
In my recent crisis I found journaling a wonderful way to release my spinning negative thoughts. If you don’t know where to start, try some of these ideas.
Grounding Techniques to Stay in Today
By definition being grounded means being completely aware and conscious during the moment you are living in. You rarely worry about what might happen.
Switching Headaches
A common problem for people living with dissociative identity disorder is switching headaches. I am going to write this piece about my own experiences.