Child's Play: Reclaiming Joy After Trauma
Childhood can be a time filled with laughter, excitement, and the pure joy of play. But for many survivors of trauma and abuse, these...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Jul 16
- 1 min
From Fear to Fortitude
Fear of... Abandonment Rejection Betrayal Getting hurt Being alone Getting triggered Being uncomfortable Being unsafe Myself Others...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- May 3
- 2 min
Anthills and Going Beyond the Surface
(The goal in recovery is not to eradicate the identities. The anthill is a only a metaphor) I went to the kitchen earlier today to begin...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Apr 15
- 6 min
Pond Lilies Story
This story was written by one of my parts. It was her way of telling me about what happened to me. The Lilly files have significance in...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Mar 26
- 9 min
Undoing Suggested Structures in Mind Control Programming
(May be challenging for survivors of RA/MCOA) Doing the following recovery work requires a survivor to have adequate support. I encourage...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Mar 18
- 4 min
Walking Through Fire: A Survivor's Journey to Healing
Scars are evidence of a physical injury that is done by a surgery, being knifed in a fight, or by cutting the skin that is done by a...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Mar 16
- 4 min
Embracing Newly Emerging Parts With Acceptance, Love and Self Compassion
One of the most profound acts of love we can offer the parts of us as people with dissociative identities is to extend acceptance and...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Feb 29
- 4 min
The Hidden Dangers of Rideshare Apps: Protecting Survivors from Assault
In the bustling world of modern transportation, rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the way we move from place to...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Jan 23
- 8 min
From Forgiven to Forgiveness
Trigger warning (for mention of God and Jesus) and a disclaimer that everyone forgives at his or her own pace. It is not a one size fits...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Jan 9
- 6 min
Unveiling the Violence of Being Silenced
Being silenced by a perpetrator can be considered a form of violence causing great psychological and emotional harm although it is not...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Dec 14, 2023
- 5 min
Self-Blame and Unraveling the Complications When a Perpetrator is a Mother
In therapy recently I found that it was much easier to blame myself and believe that I was bad for the abuse my mother had done to me...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Nov 15, 2023
- 11 min
Holiday Harmony: Navigating the Horrible and Discovering Your Happy This Season
(Trigger warning for mention of holidays, food, abuse, childhood trauma)Here we are in the middle of November more precisely the 15th,...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Oct 16, 2023
- 9 min
Threats, Terror and Torture of Forced Perpetration
(This is a graphic blog post containing references to perpetration and harm to others involved with criminal cultic groups like RA/MC. I...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Sep 14, 2023
- 6 min
Understanding and Navigating Triggers: How Childhood Trauma Shapes Adult Responses
My recovery journey consists of similarities that any survivor of childhood abuse can relate to as well as differing aspects because we...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Aug 5, 2023
- 5 min
Protecting Kids from Online Predators: Safeguarding Against Sextortion and Sex Trafficking
In today's interconnected world, the safety of our children is of paramount importance. The rise of online predators and the dangers of...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Jul 13, 2023
- 7 min
The Power of Shame: A Silencing Force
In the intricate tapestry of human emotions, shame emerges as a formidable and silencing force, weaving its way into the deepest corners...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Jun 27, 2023
- 4 min
Dispelling Misconceptions: Understanding Dissociative Identity From a Survivor's Perspective
With compassion and hope, I share my journey as a survivor of abuse with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) through my blog, podcast,...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Jun 12, 2023
- 6 min
Setting Boundaries While Maintaining Loving, Respectful Connection
This is the second in a series about setting boundaries. The first was titled "Empowering Yourself Through Setting Boundaries With Toxic...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Jun 2, 2023
- 6 min
Empowering Yourself through Setting Boundaries With Toxic People: A Guide to Self-Protection
Setting boundaries is an essential aspect of self-care and maintaining healthy relationships. It allows us to define our personal limits,...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- May 26, 2023
- 3 min
Nurturing Younger Parts: The Power of Play in Dissociative System
Incorporating play when working with younger parts in dissociative systems is a significant way to nurture and heal. Play allows inner...
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Child's Play: Reclaiming Joy After Trauma
Childhood can be a time filled with laughter, excitement, and the pure joy of play. But for many survivors of trauma and abuse, these...
From Fear to Fortitude
Fear of... Abandonment Rejection Betrayal Getting hurt Being alone Getting triggered Being uncomfortable Being unsafe Myself Others...
Anthills and Going Beyond the Surface
(The goal in recovery is not to eradicate the identities. The anthill is a only a metaphor) I went to the kitchen earlier today to begin...
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