Basically, you put your pen to the paper (or fingers to the keyboard) and write continuously for a set period of time. There's not much more to it but … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2014
Sea Glass & Soul Books for When You Don’t Know What TO DO with Yourself
March 20, 2014 · by · Leave a Comment
1. Seaglassing: Hunt Sea Glass Because there is beauty in the world. It's easy to forget. I walk on beaches to remember, pocketing pieces and … [Read more...]
The Lemonade Makers: Circle of Six with Christine Corbett Moran
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Christine Corbett Moran shares her own personal story which inspired the creation of an app for women in college. She's smart, resilient and making a … [Read more...]
Soulbooking for Survivors Made Easy
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Get an old sketch book, journal or loose leaf notebook. Collect images. Maybe you'll use the front of greeting cards, cut words or images from your … [Read more...]
Don’t Try to Get Over It when It is Your Life
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“Do you ever just think you should get over it already?” That was the question my age 23-year old cousin, Katie, asked as we sipped iced coffee. It … [Read more...]
The Trauma Whisperer: Send Me Your Questions
March 20, 2014 · by · 4 Comments
If you are a trauma survivor stumped by a dumb-ass question or don't know how to respond to some trauma-ignorant comment, send it here. I'll do my … [Read more...]
Click Off: My Top 10 Website, Links & Resources
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These are my favorites. The Mama Bear Effect because let's start with preventing child abuse so they aren't hurt and don't have to spend untold … [Read more...]
Self-Care as a Second Language: Observations
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I have a friend who fills out the gift tag option when ordering products online—for herself! When her item arrives, it comes with a love note, from … [Read more...]
Basic Tips for Being Human While Recovering from Post-Traumatic Stress: I Wish I Knew Sooner
March 20, 2014 · by · 1 Comment
I Wish I Knew Sooner Neglect and abuse generally don’t teach us fantastic things about paying attention to our bodies. We’re so concerned with … [Read more...]
Eve Ensler Snippet, Pay Attention to the Real
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Snippet from Eve Ensler from a Rumpus Interview, june 12, 2013 But there’s some search that we’re on, some quest that we’re on. And I think … [Read more...]