Tag Archives: PTSD

In Defiance

There is a “stage” process when a person heals. For a rape victim, there are variations on how a person may handle… re-establishing control over their bodies. Here is what I have been doing. Painting the house. This established control over the change in my environment and helps ground me as well as mark my […]

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Liar

“He called me a liar,” I said gazing out the window. Judith’s stare bore into the back of my head, but I didn’t care. I only watched the rain fall. “It’s as if… the heavens are crying for me.”   “So he read Broken and he called you liar,” Judith said. “How do you feel?” […]

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Becoming One: A Story of Triumph Over Dissociative Identity Disorder

Welcome Guest Blogger, Charlene Jones. Charlene is currently co-authoring a book with me: Blog Bits and Tour Tips. Becoming One: A Story of Triumph Over Dissociative Identity Disorder   Sarah E Olsen   We believe unconsciously that we arrive in this life a complete picture, but somehow through what happens when Life commingles with “Me” […]

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Raped on 9/11

Definition does everything to help us determine what something is and where it belongs. Security is the be all end all in growth. When an individual lacks security, they invite fear. Fear leads to hate, hate leads to the dark side. Yoda wasn’t wrong. On 9/11 2001, every American had their security stripped from them. […]

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