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Well, I went to Shamanic Healing today. I was nervous beforehand, but it turned out to be lovely, just lovely. Perhaps if I hadn't worked with my therapist on grounding activities it would have seemed hokey, but the activities were very similar to what I've done as part of therapy. They...

Babies are the best. I got to hold one on Sunday. : ) Today I heard an 82 year old man read poetry he had written recently. That was great too.

I thought people interested in this topic may appreciate this book: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Primitives_(book) I am interested in this thread. I think body modification can be transformative, and is used by many in that way. It makes sense that trauma survivors would be drawn to it...

All the greens in the fruit bowl: a lime, green grapes, yellow-green pears.

I had a boyfriend when I was younger who had tattoos and piercings as part of a serious engagement with what he called "pain states". He was interested in the psychology and physiology of pain, how it enhances our mental and physical awareness. Many indigenous cultures have rituals, such as...

I think people's reasons to get - or not get - tattoos and piercings probably vary amongst trauma survivors as much as for everybody else. At one point, I spent a lot of time around people who had tattoos and piercings, such that it was unusual that I didn't have any. I've always felt that my...

Has he heard of resilience??? People's capacity to overcome live's challenges can be astounding. For example, yours by finding a new psychiatrist to replace this one. : )

@Desiderata It's great how you make use of exercise. Glad you're feeling calmer and safer. Hope you got some sleep.

So sorry, @desiderata310. Sounds bad. Hope you can find some solace.

@Solara, I was struck by recognition of this kind of behavior. I used to behave quite like this with my romantic partner/s in my early 20s, but had no idea I was doing it. I would get triggered, sometimes by closeness, and quite literally freak out and protect myself by yelling or running away...

How are you doing today, @desiderata310? Hope you're ok.

I'm in the same position as you in some ways: I started working on a specific memory with EMDR and then circumstances conspired so that I suddenly needed to move to a new city and lost my therapist. I feel stuck now. I really do. I am making some progress on my own working on moving away from...

All of nature's brilliant green! It's summer :happy: @Britt.f7 Pretty much every time I unexpectedly see a cat doing her thing, it makes my day. They're always up to such important stuff, though we don't see them doing much at all. They must know things about the world that we don't.

I've never seen a smoothie recipe that uses wine before! That is a nice addition. I'm trying to make more smoothies again. Here's the one I made this morning for breakfast. :happy: Pumpkin Smoothie Ingredients • 1 cup pumpkin purée • 1 large ripe banana • 1 cup unsweetened...

I saw these lovely young art-types at an exhibit being extremely serious about it all.

A bit different than what you're describing, but I totally believe that ongoing therapy and recovery has changed my experience of fibromyalgia. It is completely in remission now. I haven't experienced fibro pain *at all* since 2008. Our bodies hold so much. So, yes, I believe as we process our...

Eh, @Kwangirl, I walked there a different way and got lost (only lived in this city for 2 months). I swear it was me being dumb and not unconscious weirdness. Next week then. This morning I felt a little like 'what? why am I doing this again? Shamanic weird what?' but after I got horribly lost...

More posts like this :hug: That sounds wonderful.

At the urging of @Hashi and my own instincts, I am trying something new. My yoga studio, which is a very nice one, now offers a class in "Shamanic Healing" (in addition to yoga & pilates). So I'm going to check it out tomorrow. I would be happy to discover a means to relate to my own internal...

@desiderata310 We all have our challenges. Your kids have theirs, just as you have yours. But you are breaking the cycle right now in this moment! And that means a lot. Though they grew up with violence, your kids can also choose differently. Seeing you make different choices is huge! Keep in...

@desiderata310 Things are changing.

@Solara You're right: inaction is easier than confrontation. That happened in my own personal history too, with people who should have known, deciding not to confront my abuser. I suppose this instinct leads to more harmonious communities overall, but it allows perps (especially those in power)...

@scout86 Too bad about the dog park idea. I always thought that would be a nice way to meet people. I favor people with dogs :) plus it seems pretty low key. How do people meet others then in your community (besides dancing?)? What about volunteering with animals? Maybe at a shelter? My close...

@scout86, Sounds like this project requires an alternative to dancing. What about the dog park? You may find like-minded souls there. Or walks/hikes with others with dogs? Are there things like that in your area, like Meet Up? If you're the only one with dogs, you'll instantly be popular. :hug:

@desiderata310, I'm really glad you wrote out the whole story. I felt like I was watching a Law & Order show again. And again, justice triumphed! I'm so happy for you. I hope this brings you a time of peace and safety. I find myself interested in our perspective of our abusers. You said that...