Originally written on Jan 1, 2016 By Niki “The Raping of My Soul; While Screaming for My Freedom“ has occurred from the moment I was born. Oh! How my weary soul wishes it could rest in soft sunflower fields upon the clouds fallen onto earth to gently brush my cheek…
Originally published on BlogHer.com on Dec 30, 2015 By Kelly Wilson “What do you hate about your body?” My Weight Watchers leader posed this question to our group at the opening of a recent meeting. A supportive group of survivors, we were understandably confused. This meeting was our sanctuary. To…
Originally published on Amyoes.com on December 28, 2015 By Amy Oestreicher. What is it about trauma that makes us continually panic after the trauma is over? I’m reading Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine again to further understand why a danger that is no longer present can have an affect…
Originally published on Trigger Points Anthology on November 28, 2015 By Dawn Daum. Introducing Trigger Points Contributor Keri-Anne Livingstone, author of The Beautiful Thing About Triggers. 1. What was the most surprising thing about becoming a parent? That being honest with my kids from the beginning about my own shortcomings,…
