Finding Yourself Again: Overcoming Narcissistic Abuse

Your body may not be burnished with bruises. Your skin may not be etched with scars. Your bones may be sound and your muscles supple. But that does not mean you have not been battered. That does not mean you are not wounded. According to current estimates, upwards of 6%…

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WHY AREN’T TRAUMA SURVIVORS WARNED THAT PARENTHOOD MAY BE A PTSD TRIGGER?

Originally published on TriggerPointsanthology.com on February 17, 2017 By Dawn Daum.   For many survivors of childhood abuse, symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may re-occur, or never arise, until they become a parent. A significant number of parenting survivors do not recognize the increased depression, anxiety, or onset of…

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On January 21, 2017 Women Marched

On January 21st, women around the country came together in solidarity to speak their truths, stand up for what they believe in, and fought with compassion to protect our rights, and the integrity of our country. In a democracy, we value that every one of us has a story, every…

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Amy Oestreicher IN Gutless & Grateful

Amy Oestreicher IN Gutless & Grateful Lost a Stomach, Gained a Story February 5th and March 26th, 2017 AT Metropolitan Room, NYC, INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED JAZZ & CABARET Following sold-out runs at The Triad NYC, The Bijou Theatre, United Solo Festival, Barrington Stage Company (Tony-Award winning William Finn’s Cabaret Series) and…

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