Spotted this video on Facebook and thought I would share the recommendations from break the chain about what books might help you get started on the path to healing from an abusive childhood. Don’t forget, if you have a resource that you want to review for our readers, and you don’t have your own blog,…
This list is from iTV and covers the resources available to those of you in the U.K. Keep it handy! http://www.itv.com/thismorning/child-abuse-survivor-support-helplines
There’s some really good advice in this article. It reminds me of conversations I’ve had over the years and things I used to worry about back when I was dating as a child abuse survivor. I used to be very honest about my past early on in relationships. I figured, why not get it out…
I’m not a parent, but I saw this webinar being put on by the folks at DBSA on the evening of July 19th and thought it might be of interest to anyone out there who is a parent, and is also living with mental health struggles. As they say in the description of the event:…
Completing one small thing each day turned into three things each day, which turned into six. Slowly, I was working my way to a small victory. Finishing a course without dropping it. Getting an 80 in my one summer course. Completing a personal project. Small victories give me the confidence my depression strips away from…
I want you to think about this quote – The reality of mental illness is it affects us in different ways. Sure, some of us do fit that crying on the floor in the middle of the night image, but some people become irritable, angry, and completely unreasonable, just to name a few examples, and…
