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I work in a law firm, so naturally the title of this article caught my attention, but I suspect it applies outside of the legal profession as well. I also found it interesting that we might consider for a minute how depression can be transferred down genetically, and influenced by what choices our parents make…
Sharing – Memories of childhood trauma may shift depending on current relationships
Think of it this way, we don’t ask trauma survivors to try healing from their trauma when their current situation is unsafe. That would be silly. We get them into a safe situation first, before they can even begin to heal. The same goes here. Kids who are safe and feel secure in their parents’ love and support look forward beyond the trauma.
Kids who are unsafe and not secure in the love and support of parents relive their trauma on a daily basis. It’s no wonder they are slightly more likely to immediately think of it when surveyed.
Link – Taking Small Steps in Depression Recovery
It was one small victory at a time. Doing a homework assignment that was a month late because I hadn’t had energy to complete it. Going to class because I could finally get out of bed. Taking only one nap instead of three to make it through the day. Spending time with a friend instead…
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Review: Holby City – Walk The Line (2011, UK)
Holby City is a long running, soap-style hospital drama that runs almost without a break all year round – currently in “season” 13. The end of the episode from 2nd August 2011 introduced Andy, an old school friend of a regular character, Dr Greg Douglas, who disclosed sexual abuse at the hands of a soccer…
Link – What is the Invisible Cage of Abuse?
“During an experience of abuse, your resourceful young self used coping strategies to try and protect yourself from the pain. These behaviors served you at the time. They were your army of protection against the abuse. However, when you continue to use these behaviors as an adult, you become your own eternal jailer. These strategies,…
