Last week’s article was a thorough how-to on going no contact with toxic parents (here). I asked my group members if there was anything that hit home for them. Then I followed up by asking if they wanted to share their anonymous experiences. Five volunteered, but what truly surprised me was that their stories had …
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Good for you on finding this article! It means that you’re finally considering what you need instead of what your abuser needs. But finding this article also means you have many questions, which I will cover. You may wonder what no contact means and whether or not you are ready. You need to know how …
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What happens next? How long will this take? Where is my rhythm? Any time you work these answers, you are using your brain’s timekeeper. Its medical term is dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, but that’s a mouthful. Thanks to trauma researcher, Bessel Van der Kolk, (The Body Keeps the Score) we have a simplified nickname. The Timekeeper …
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Two weeks ago, we covered the most important parts of the brain for healing trauma. It reiterated the importance of being present while building and maintaining our window of tolerance. That article, which was an introduction to this series is here. This week, we are covering the thalamus, how it works, its connection to our …
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