Trauma
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Accepting the Positive.
I wonder if this is a typically British thing. Lets face it, its far easier to put our complaints out in the open and enjoy the attention it receives. Playing victim can be an art form. The weather. What ‘someone… Continue reading
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Trauma’s long Thread.
I was given a picture this week that has , so far, been helpful to me. Its about string… or rope… I was in conversation with someone who has supported me for a while through some of the challenges ive… Continue reading
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The tiring, futility of trying to be good.
On trying to maintain being good. Continue reading
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The Differences between a Real or ‘Reverse’ Victim.
Trigger Warning – Abuse of any kind. Please do not read if you have experienced abuse, unless in a safe place to be able to do so. This is written to educate those who might not know the difference, if… Continue reading
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The two things that robbed me….of myself.
If yesterday I wrote about my own joinery from self loathing and denial to becoming more self referential, respectful and also giving space to trust my feelings. Today I’ve pondered the question – what happened to me, so that I… Continue reading
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Talking with Respect, gentleness and care….to myself.
Men… Can you remember when your voice broke? What did that feel like? How old were you? I remember that I didnt want to talk for a few weeks or months because I was so self conscious about how it… Continue reading
James Ballantyne 