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Ptsd
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...repeated trauma in childhood forms and deforms the personality. The child trapped in an abusive environment is faced with formidable tasks of adaptation. She must find a way to preserve a sense of trust in people who are untrustworthy, safety in a situation that is unsafe, control in a situation that is terrifyingly unpredictable, power in a situation of helplessness. Unable to care for or protect herself, she must compensate for the failures of adult care and protection with the only means a
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― Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence - From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror
― Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence - From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror
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Trauma is personal. It does not disappear if it is not validated. When it is ignored or invalidated the silent screams continue internally heard only by the one held captive. When someone enters the pain and hears the screams healing can begin.
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― Emerging With Wings: A True Story of Lies, Pain, And The LOVE that Heals
― Emerging With Wings: A True Story of Lies, Pain, And The LOVE that Heals
This is the group to discuss my provocative book, Judas: Breaths of Fire. Ask questions, give fe…more
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This group is for survivors and supporters of sexual abuse. I'm a Christian and a childhood cler…more
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All 16 and older are welcome. This book club focuses on books with a mental health lean. These b…more
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