Once Again, Life Isn’t Easy, Life Isn’t Fair
I wrote this article several months ago. I received a huge response in ways I had not anticipated. There were those who were interested and glad to hear what I had to say. But, there were those who grew extremely angry with me for what I said. So,...
The Freedom of Responsibility
We all must make decisions in life. Do we do it in freedom or pain? ...
Traumatic Memory Retrieval in Dissociative Identity Disorder
Have you ever wanted to know just of what a "repressed" memory is and how it is formed?...
Rising from the Flames: My Story
I have risen like a Phoenix from the flames that made me who I am. This is my personal story. ...
Some Words of Wisdom from Me to Others Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder
Living with DID can be difficult, but there are ways to make it easier. I offer some pearls of wisdom to those who will listen. ...
It Hasn’t Been Wasted Time
Our decisions that we make in our lives can make or break us. However, we shouldn't spend our time worrying about time wasted....
Taking Responsibility for Our Actions: Grasping Some of the Hardest Concepts in Life
Taking responsibility for our lives isn't easy, but it is necessary to live a happy and well-adjusted life. ...
Gift of Voice
I am pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity for peers and providers of mental health services being offered by an organization known as Gift of Voice. Located in Edwardsville, Illinois, Gift of Voice strives to train, empower and educate for the mental health of individuals, communities and churches. Gift...
A Message to All Who Are Having a Hard Time Today
I of all people understand the deep hole of depression. I understand the feelings of being overwhelmed by one’s thoughts, and the need to hide. I can also relate to feelings of wanting to self-destruct. These powerful emotions can make life miserable, and threaten our existence. My words to...
Free PDF of Ebook of My Blog Posts from 2014-Present
The posts included in the following ebook are from my early days writing this blog through the beginning of September 2017. I thought you all might enjoy having a copy to read at your leisure. I shall be publishing new ones every six months. Just copy paste the link...
When Your Locus is Out of Control
Locus of control is a state of mind where we place our belief in how the outcomes of our lives internally or externally. Looking for someone else to make us happy is external locus of control, and a recipe for disaster. Looking inward for control over our lives and...
All Humans Have Ego States
There is a lot of confusion in the minds of people living with Dissociative Identity Disorder, mental health clinicians, and the general public about what the different parts involved in DID actually are and how they are formed. I would like to try to shed some light on this...