Crusade
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The Helpers and the Help.
Yesterday was the first time I had walked into Copper Country Mental Health…after spending a half an hour I left with an overwhelming sense of gratitude. I felt the sincerity and kindness…helpfulness and understanding a safe haven for those needing… Continue reading
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On Display Again!
Today I am meeting with a gentleman at Copper Country Mental Health. He was the high bidder on my Lady quilt that I donated to the Dial Help Gala. He not only loves my Ladies, but he gets the recovery… Continue reading
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Keeps it going.
There is a false belief, that we are responsible for the behaviors of others, that kindness and love is the cure all for all. That we, the hurt, or we the abused, or we the victims, need to respond in… Continue reading
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The Process of Becoming You.
It came to me yesterday, that setting up boundaries is a fuzzy idea, but not one we take and pick apart. It seems to be a phrase that sounds good, but what does it mean? What is a boundary and… Continue reading
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Freely as who you are.
There is a great article in the O Magazine this month, by Martha Beck….here is a bit of it. "Horse Sense" "Avery looks utterly bewildered. Since her confusion is vital to the process, I just smile." "I have brought Avery… Continue reading
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Fight the battle of Abuse alone.
"You can read and intellectualize the idea of rewiring your mind all you like, but you need to set the process in motion if you want to see results." Baron Baptiste We can talk about changes that need to occurr… Continue reading
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Our Churches
My mind has been twisting around the ideas of not speaking up, not naming names, well pretty much not telling on someone… and the word secret rang out each time. I couldn't find a word of silence that was… Continue reading
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Reasons for silence…
Here is a comment from my last post. I wanted to re-post it here and along with my comment… "While I understand your circumstances left you deeply wounded, abuse situations vary greatly. There are legitimate reasons for not pushing for… Continue reading
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Believe Us.
What is traumatizing and what is healing, when it comes to abuse; sex crimes? What is helpful and what is not? When should the discussion be silenced and what will empower the victim? I lean far into breaking the silence.… Continue reading
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Signpost of Abuse
In the definition of Borderline Personality disorder, the term "Disturbed Child" was used…in a way that allowed me to see how you would feel within this disorder. How you swing from an adult into a disturbed child…mostly when there is chaos… Continue reading
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