Trauma. This is a popular topic these days. And thank God (or Universe, Spirit, Divine Presence). Trauma has affected most people in some way. It certainly has been a thread in my life, one that has been the source of pain and fear. Unrecognized trauma has driven my behavior and relationships, both with myself and […]
Last time we talked a little bit about what trauma is and how we can recognize its effects. Once I understood this CPTSD condition, and it explained a lot of what I had been suffering from, I had a basis from which to start research. There are people out there who have done work with […]
Greetings. Let me start by saying that I have been sober from alcohol and most mood and mind altering substances since November of 1993. There are a couple of qualifiers to that statement…I drink coffee almost every day. I have been on various pharmaceuticals for the treatment of depression and anxiety for the better part […]
It’s been a while since I’ve written. My sobriety birthday is approaching (that’s what they call it on the West Coast – its anniversary here on the East Coast – I spent the first 17 years of my sobriety in California). This time of year always makes me reflect on what it was like. Also […]
Some years ago, in the midst of life’s turbulence, Joshua and I discovered a refuge in each other’s presence. Our individual paths were riddled with challenges – I was grappling with the painful loss of my husband to cancer, while Joshua was healing from a heart-wrenching breakup. Amidst these personal trials, we found ourselves compelled […]
Recovery #3 – White Light Experience 27.10.22 07:51 PM- Byweb.ssdce I have just begun my 29th year of sobriety. Last post, I made reference to my “white light” experience, which I will talk about here. During the time coming up to November 16, 1993, my life was falling apart. I was married to a man, […]
Trauma #1 – Discovery of CPTSD Trauma. This is a popular topic these days. And thank God (or Universe, Spirit, Divine Presence). Trauma has affected most people in some way. It certainly has been a thread in my life, one that has been the source of pain and fear. Unrecognized trauma has driven my behavior […]
Grand Gala Event at the Meta Betties Gallery, powered by Canvas 3.0 in the shops at Westfield World Trade Center Event Review and Press Release: Meta Betties Gallery Art Exhibit – An Afternoon to Remember On Saturday, 7/28, The Meta Betties Gallery hosted a truly memorable art exhibit that saw a remarkable turnout. The evening […]
Welcome, and we’re so glad you’re here. Whether you’re newly curious about exploring kink or you’ve been in the community for years, there’s a word we all hear constantly: safety. It’s a buzzword, a checkbox, a well-intentioned mantra. But when you scratch the surface, what does it actually mean? Too often, it gets boiled down to […]
Cat and I met at turbulent times in our lives. She had just lost her husband & I was coming out of a failing relationship while struggling to find myself and my purpose. When our paths crossed, we found support and the drive to help each other move forward. Professionally, I was a full-time sex worker […]
