Therapy: At times, clinically I was aware of the process, but applying it to myself, I could be clueless. My journey leads to this anonymous place where I can tell of my life of abuse and trauma primarily through my past journals, current commentary, some current journaling and posts on specific issues I face. I hope to increase awareness & compassion for those of us with mental illness.
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Thank you for visiting. Content MAY BE TRIGGERING ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE, STRUGGLE WITH SELF-INJURY, SUICIDE, DEPRESSION OR AN EATING DISORDER. Contains graphic descriptions of suicidal thoughts, self-injury and emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Do not read further if you are not in a safe place. If you are triggered, please reach out to your support system, a mental health professional or call 911.
Disclaimer: Although I have worked with persons with mental illness for twenty years, I do not have a Master's Degree or a license. This is not meant to be a substitute for mental health care or treatment. Please obtain professional assistance from the resources listed on the right of the page, if needed. And call 911 if you or someone is in immediate danger.
A key word that you will see:
Fragmentation: a mental process where a person becomes intensely emotionally focused on one aspect of themselves, such as “I am angry” or “no one loves me,” to the point where all thoughts, feelings and behavior demonstrate this emotional state, in which, the person does not or is unable to take into account the reality of their environment, others or themselves and their resources. This is a term that my therapist and I use and is on the continuum of dissociation.
Validation ~ "In psychology and human communication, validation is the reciprocated communication of respect which communicates that the other's opinions are acknowledged, respected, heard, and (regardless whether or not the listener actually agrees with the content), they are being treated with genuine respect as a legitimate expression of their feelings, rather than marginalized or dismissed."
We all need to receive and expresss validation and affirmations. It does help everyone to feel good and SMILE!!! :D
Please take the time to watch this video that was brought to my attention by John of Storied Mind. Go take a look about his poignant, thought provoking, and from the heart blog about depression. Please watch the whole video even though the beginning is a bit long...the ending is worth the wait.
"Validation" is a fable about the magic of free parking. Starring TJ Thyne & Vicki Davis. Writer/Director/Composer - Kurt Kuenne
This is so interesting. I ran across Kurt Kuenne just a couple of weeks ago, when I rented the documentary he did, "Dear Zachary" (a wonderful film--beautifully done but very shattering at the end). Then in the past two weeks, I have come across two shorts on different blogs I visit!
I hope you are doing well, my dear friend--I think of you often.
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"For the Bible Tells Me So"
It Gets Better
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL AND ACCEPTABLE THE WAY YOU ARE!!
I AM A CHILD OF GOD
Hidden Pieces: My Life of Abuse
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Effects of Child Sexual Abuse
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4 comments:
Hi CC,
This is so interesting. I ran across Kurt Kuenne just a couple of weeks ago, when I rented the documentary he did, "Dear Zachary" (a wonderful film--beautifully done but very shattering at the end). Then in the past two weeks, I have come across two shorts on different blogs I visit!
I hope you are doing well, my dear friend--I think of you often.
Melinda
you made me cry.
I feel silly admitting that but, well...
truth is truth.
Thanks for posting this. Would it bother you if I too posted it on my blog. If so no big deal, but it sure is a good one.
Hi Melinda,
How interesting. I'll have to take a look at the other film. I am doing better and I also think of you often and hope that you are doing well.
cc
BlueGirl,
Of course you can use it, but please link back to my blog. It made me cry too. Very touching with a great message.
cc
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