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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Sharri Burggraaf
- May 7, 2023
- 3 min
Recovery From Trauma Related Dissociation
Recovering from trauma-related dissociation after experiencing abuse can be a challenging and lengthy process. However, with the right...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- May 2, 2023
- 4 min
Support Comes In All Shapes and Sizes
As survivors, we are strong, brave, courageous and resilient human beings who have been to hell and back and there are many things we...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Apr 17, 2023
- 7 min
Attachment and Authenticity
You know the saying to listen to your gut instinct? As survivors with dissociative disorders we had to disconnect from our gut instinct,...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Apr 9, 2023
- 5 min
The Trauma Stress Response: Letting Go of Self-Blame
Like many survivors of abuse, going to the doctor or dentist can be a difficult experience. The other day I had a dental appointment to...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Mar 17, 2023
- 4 min
Dissociative Identity Inaccurately Portrayed in the Movies
Movies like Sybil, Split, Identity, and David and Alice portraying dissociative identity disorder do the condition and the people...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Mar 7, 2023
- 4 min
Dissociative Identity Disorder Awareness Day March 5
Dissociative Identity Disorder formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder is highly stigmatized, but awareness efforts are making it...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Mar 2, 2023
- 4 min
Petals of a Rose Film Review
Dylan Crumpler's film Petals of a Rose is the most accurate depiction of Dissociative Identity Response that I have ever seen. I attended...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Feb 23, 2023
- 4 min
The Familial Link Between Trafficking and RA/MC
There is this huge gaping hole in the information that is put out there regarding the link between human trafficking and ritual abuse and...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Feb 21, 2023
- 4 min
In Black and White With Evidence
Recently I used a third party service to bundle a flight, reserve a car rental and pay for 2 checked bags to go to Orlando, FL for my...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Feb 13, 2023
- 2 min
Having a Support System
Abuse is done in isolation. Recovery happens best in the context of a relationship with a community of healthy, supportive people. Having...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Feb 13, 2023
- 2 min
A List of Truths About Emotions for Survivors
Coping Through Flashbacks, Repressed Memories and Intense Emotions I put a list together of the truths I found were helpful during my...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Feb 13, 2023
- 3 min
Identifying and Expressing My Emotions
When emotions have been repressed from trauma it takes awhile to learn how to identify and express them. Staying busy, keeping distracted...
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Sharri Burggraaf
- Feb 13, 2023
- 3 min
The Importance of Hope
Hope played a significant role in my healing journey. What is hope you may ask? Hope is a feeling of expectation and a desire for...
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Overcoming the Blocks that Hold Me Back
This may be challenging to read. Use self care. I've discovered a truth both liberating and incredibly terrifying: one of my biggest...
Body Memories and Attunement My Journey of Reclaiming My Body
Content may be challenging to hear. Please use caution while reading. As a survivor of abuse, I've intimately experienced the intricate...
Unveiling the Shadows of Homestead Heritage: Former Member Speaks Out
The words came popping up on my Microsoft Edge Browser — "Living In a ‘Cult’ Was All She Knew — until a traumatic birth pushed her to...
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