If you are a survivor of extended childhood trauma, you learned to maximize your safety through certain behaviors. You might have learned: You likely even believed that you deserved to be treated so...
Dissociation is something of a confusing topic. Like many things, dissociation can happen across a spectrum. Not all dissociation is abnormal, pathological, or something to worry about. In fact...
A common question is “Does DID ever go away?” I think the answer depends on how you define “go away.” If a person’s definition of “go away” is to no longer have alters, then, yes. DID systems can...
Any number of things can be triggers, from things like smells to anniversaries. Janina Fisher, in her workbook Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma, specifies seven things as “huge” triggers for...
“Shoulding on yourself” might seem small, but it can fuel shame, trap you, and hijack your energy. This video explores how changing your language and perspective can free up your healing journey...
Why do some people spend years in therapy with few results? Explore reasons progress can stall, including missed dissociation, lack of safety, and poor therapeutic fit...
Some parts of a DID system can seem frightening or destructive, but they formed to protect you. This video shows why recognizing their good intentions is the first step toward change and cooperation...
Have you ever been snorkeling? Whether or not you’ve ever been snorkeling, I bet you can tell me what the essential equipment is: a mask with snorkel and swimming fins. Out in the water, swimming...