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Yesterday we had a bunch of great conversations going about dissociative disorder. I shared that, as a recovering co-dependent and Main Chick (my former lover identity), I once suffered from dissociative disorder and I overcame it. This disorder is relatively common among people who’ve experienced a disproportionate amount of relational and social terrors. A steady […]
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Contrary to popular opinion, you’re not here to heal anybody. I tend to say this often because I’m part of a community of scholars, educators, and coaches who do emotional justice for social justice. There are lots of opportunities to develop a savior complex in this line of work. It’s really easy to do, […]
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I used to think my backstory was boring. I used to think it could only result in relentless mocking because my upbringing was pretty idyllic. I lived very happily as a child. I’ve never been poor, homeless, or hungry. I don’t remember ever not getting something I asked for. As a matter of fact, I […]