Adventure
Camping, fishing, boating, and hiking, are all great adventures, but not so much when your companion is also your perpetrator. Raising children alone is not an easy task for a…
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Thoughts on Childhood Abuse in Response to a Letter
I have heard my teacher, Brugh Joy, speak often about the sexual initiation or the sexual temple rather than the term “sexual abuse.” I have spoken to many women in…
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Substance Abuse and Its Connection to Trauma Symptoms
Current research demonstrates that a person with a history of trauma has a greater likelihood of struggling with substance abuse and addiction. The studies show the importance of addressing trauma…
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Fear, Father, Potato, Po-tah-to?
The father issue can be at the epicenter of many of our struggles with both addiction and abuse. For years, I’ve written and spoken about the abuse from my childhood…
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Gilda or Rita: Who are You?
That beautiful black strapless gown with its matching opera length gloves… That red hair cascading over her shoulders… That pin up figure, often known to decorate World War II fighter…
Read MoreConversations About Workplace Abuse and Our Glossary of Violence
One of the most important steps that nurses can take to address the pervasive and troubling implications of workplace violence is to talk about it. Conversations with peers, leaders, family and…
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Abandonment
My first drink was an innocent bottle of beer handed to me by friends. After that introduction to alcohol I abandoned who I was and kept on doing so for…
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Running Away From Life
“One may not reach the dawn, save by the path of the night,” – Khalil Gibran Fear is a powerful influence in our lives, influencing more of our behavior and…
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Loss Understood
Loss comes in all shapes and sizes, and everyone reacts to loss in different ways. There is loss related to relationships, people we care about, family members, pets and other…
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Feelings And Emotions
Feelings and emotions are completely normal human responses and serve various purposes; recovering addicts experience a wide array of emotions once addictive behaviors are arrested, and sometimes these emotions are…
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