( Cut for talk of therapy and finding a therapist )

( Cut for talk of abuse and tools to overcome it )

( Cut for talk of validation and invalidation )

( Cut for talk of memory and reminders, and being reminded of abuser )

( Cut for talk of happiness )

( Utilizing your support network. Unlikely to trigger )

( Non-detailed/non-graphic talk of staying present, dissociation, depersonalization/derealization, flashbacks,and anxiety. )

( Cut for discussion of parenting as a survivor. Non-detailed mention of child abuse, CSA, and incest )

This week's topic is one that has been repeatedly requested by our members, quite possibly because it is not only so prominent a phenomenon, but also such an overlooked and minimized form of abuse.

( Emotional abuse. )

Holidays are a stressful time of year for many people, but can be especially taxing on survivors of trauma and abuse. With Thanksgiving coming up in the States this week and Christmas around the corner, I thought it might be time to address our holiday concerns. It was definitely a popular topic in the TSQ poll from last week!

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