Posted by SatinDoll on November 26, 2006, at 20:36:09
In reply to Re: EMDR for SatinDoll, posted by happykat on November 26, 2006, at 19:49:31
Hi HappyKat,
I read your latest post about what you are doing with crainal (I don't know the spelling). It is intersting that you brought this up because someone suggested this for me for my arithritis of the neck. I didn't know it was a treatment for other things. In fact the lady that I was recommended who does it, is also a T. Now that makes sense. But wow, it sure seems intense. I would like to know more about it.
I don't know your history, but mine included some severe mental, physical and neglect that happened during my childhood. In fact I believe I am actually luckey to be alive .
Well anyways, the intense feelings that came up was a good thing, and at the time I had my husband to support me through the night before I saw my T. Do you have any support like that? Now keep in mind what happened to me is rare. But bringing those memories to the surface, was like a catalyst in my healing. I couldn't deny it anylonger. But I think since I am an adult now, I can handle it better, it is safer for me now.
I have been reading some books today that I got from the library from Alice Smith and a book called Adult CHildren of Abusive Parents by Steven Farmer, and wow, I can't believe how enlightening it is. But in both books it talks about finally admitting that yes, you were abused is the first major step to recovery. In fact according to one of the books I have progressed pretty far in my recovery. But the book by Farmer discribes how a normal family opperates in many situations, how an abusive family opperates, and the signs of the adult who experienced the abusive family. It was so amazing on how it discribed many situation of what I went through and my personality now today because of it. It also has a plan on how to "reparent" yourself and teach yourself the things that were not taught to you as a child. Then there is a section that teaches you how to be a parent to your kids.
Well I guess I am babbling away here, but I guess I am excited about reading that I am normal for an abused child.
I am glad you are feeling more comfortable with the site, it is a good one. ;-)
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