Understanding Dissociation: A Journey of Discovering Us
What is dissociation? Apparently, it’s when you have the urge to say something, have a thought, or experience a feeling followed by the overwhelming sense
January 4, 2023
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The Gold Fish
Paint Myself Orange.That’s The Color I’m Suppose To Be. A Tiny Bubble World.The Only Life Meant For Me. Alone Inside A Tank.Never To Be Free.
September 8, 2021
How Can America Ever Really Heal?
Since the media called President-Elect Biden’s win on Saturday November 7, numerous calls are rising up for the healing of a divided nation. Even the
November 9, 2020
Being “Out,” Naked, and Vulnerable
Since coming out unapologetically as a woman in recovery from a dissociative disorder in 2018, I’ve received so many messages and social media replies that
July 8, 2020
Defining the Three Circles of Sexual Recovery
Sexual addiction and recovery can be controversial constructs. Unlike addictions to chemicals or substances, sex and sexuality are intrinsic facets of healthy human life and
April 27, 2020
Stop Saying “We’re All In This Together”
It’s the messaging, tagline, hashtag, and well-intentioned sentiment that has been reiterated ad nauseum for the better part of 6 weeks. Apparently, the pandemic has
April 22, 2020
What I Wish People Understood About Risk and Contamination
The response to COVID-19 is unlike anything I’ve witnessed in my forty years on this planet. Seeing so many events and yes, even whole sporting
March 14, 2020
Interactions With Vicarious Trauma: The Healer’s Search for Absolution
After 30 years of working in the field of behavioral health in various capacities, I’m owning the fact that I have dealt with vicarious trauma
February 25, 2020
Just Notice…
They’re doing it for the attention. It’s a refrain uttered everywhere, as people attempt to explain why troubled adults, adolescents, and children behave the way
February 11, 2020