Entitled Perfectionism

Entitled Perfectionism

People with disordered personalities will constantly throw in your face that you are NOT as advertised (a good human being). The level of perfectionism that they demand of you is unattainable. There are no grey areas. Only two levels on their scales: YOU ARE TRASH or YOU ARE PERFECTION. “Good Enough” appears nowhere in their […]

What Do We Tell Wives Whose Husbands Refuse To Have Sex?

What Do We Tell Wives Whose Husbands Refuse To Have Sex?

As we discuss this topic, it is important to make the differentiation between sexual dysfunction and sexual aversion. Refusing to have sex is different from a physical inability to have sex. Refusing to have sex is different from low desire, due to low testosterone. Sexual dysfunction is different from sexual aversion, which is a more […]

Developmental Trauma vs Shock Trauma

Developmental Trauma vs Shock Trauma

This post is in response to the following comment in my trauma healing group: “If you experienced developmental trauma, it is not possible to heal, your trauma is written in stone, but if you experienced a shock trauma, you are likely to make a full recovery.” I don’t agree with this assertion, but there are […]

To That Doctor – A Poem

To That Doctor – A Poem

~~ to the “man” who didn’t see the woman sitting in front of him at the Dr’s office today. I cried in your office today. You didn’t hand me a tissue. You leaned towards me. Your face something between mocking and frustration. Your voice rose. You would be heard. Your points taken. Your solutions accepted […]