worried about my therapist again

[amethyst]

(((Bloopsy))) Are you an incest survivor? From what you said about your mother's boyfriend, it sure sounds as if you may be. If you are, or if you have suffered other forms of severe abuse or torture, that splitting and feeling "small" state is very normal in healing.

One book that I highly recommend is "The Courage to Heal" if you haven't already read it. It also comes with a workbook. I do suggest that anyone using the book have great support while they do it.

Hugs, Amethyst

[Bloopsy]

I really think that I am an incest survivor, with the memories and symptoms and icky horrible feelings towards my family members that I have. Thank you for recomending that book, I have not heard of it before I don't think.Another thing that helps me a lot is Survivors of Incest Anonymous, and they have very good literature available on their website and at meetings, which I also really recommend . It is based on the 12 steps of AA, and in the first step we admit that we are powerless over the abuse and the effects of the abuse. Thanks for the hug!!!!! (Amethyst))))))))))) P.S. I love Amethysts! There is this store in NY where they have HUGE amethyst stones almost shoulder height that are really nice to stand around.

[Sallying Forth]

((((((((((((((((Bloopsy))))))))))))))))

I've read The Courage to Heal too. Excellent book.


Years I started my own support groups for sexual abuse survivors based on the SIA group rules. That program is great.

[Bloopsy]

when I get my paycheck LOL I am definitely going to get that book!!! That is so nice that it comes with a workbook as recovering can start to seem so nebulous like a black hole or something!