This is how I feel today. Hold onto your hats! This is true emotion, and I’m not a bit afraid to tell you about it. Yes, I am human and yes, I fail.
Body Image and Dissociative Identity Disorder
My experience of body image and Dissociative Identity Disorder. My system has many different views of my body. I’m working on a stable self-image.
Marriage – The silent treatment
The look, god, the look. What’s for tea? is all he’ll say. You get marks out of ten, and you’re not even on Masterchef! You’re dying, crying inside…
Learning that Small ‘t’ Trauma is a Thing
Today I have discovered that Small ‘t’ Trauma is an actual Thing. This gives me a great sense of relief and comfort. Thank Fuck, it’s not just me!!!
The pain of grief
‘She’s gone.’ His voice cracks in raw emotion. I crumble. All I can think of are the times we spent together. You were the light. I miss you, dear friend.
I am healed, but I still need patience
Finally free of abuse and toxic relationships, I’m healed, my scars fading. Hypervigilant, absent-minded, I need patience from my inner circle.
How to Deal with a Sociopath
My advice comes from my own experience of having a brother with antisocial personality disorder. He abused me, shot me and tried to stab me.
Parentification – Forced to grow up too soon
This is for any of you out there who are victims of parentification – who had to ‘be the parent’ instead of having a parent. Whose childhood was stolen.
PTSD Symptoms and Treatment
PTSD is a mental illness that can develop after a traumatic experience. If you’ve experienced prolonged repetitive trauma, it’s called Complex PTSD.
The Dark Abyss of Depression
I live with the double whammy of major depression and dissociative identity disorder. There is a certain time of the year when I fall into the abyss.
Confessions of a Drama Addict; Healing after Abuse
Healing won’t be easy at first. But with the right help, guidance and support you will eventually flourish and become stronger day by day.
BPD and new trauma. Recovery and relapse.
How do you deal with a significant traumatic event when you are already suffering? How do you cope with new trauma?