Posted by milahra on April 14, 2004, at 8:00:58
In reply to Re: Are y'all scared of me now?, posted by gardenergirl on April 11, 2004, at 11:21:15
> Dinah and tiny,
> I'm not scared of either of you now or before. I'm awed by how much you have shared, as I can imagine it would feel like a huge risk given the stereotypes and lack of knowledge people have about dissociative disorders.
>
> I haven't added anything to the thread, really because I am just sitting back, reading, and learning so much. Plus, the thread seems to be flowing well.
>
> But I guess we are usually better at offering support. So thank you. I can tell this was difficult. And it certainly hasn't changed how I feel about either of you. Except perhaps to add to the awe I have for the ability to adapt to and cope with trauma.
>
> (((Dinah))) and (((tiny)))
>
> ggHear! Hear! I *totally agree*! I'm entering this discussion as well, but just this moment I won't take anything away from the chorus of admiration for tiny, dihah and others who have bravely engaged in this discussion.
I am delightged to know you all!
Tiny and Dinah, I too have had moments in the past in which I have felt afraid of others who did not post a reply. I associate it with people "looking on" and ready to mock me. That is what happened during at least one of the traumatic episokes which triggered my own dissociation.
I'd love for this converation to keep in tact, a kind of circle of those who *do* undersand and who can empathize as well as those whose open minds make them dear listeners and friends.
For now,
milahra
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