Work is so slow during the Holidays. I have actually been looking at other options now that I’ve set myself a career track. I have been doing excellent mentally but physically I have been sick a few times. That is frustrating but expected during this time I guess.
My divorce was final in November and I’m working to keep things balanced around the house for the kids. We had a great holiday, although it was quite different this year. B was at her dad’s for almost a week and K had plans to head to Angelfire, NM to go on a ski trip with his girlfriend. He is still there today (set to return on Friday) and I look forward to seeing him. B came home from her dad’s early on Friday, I think she was ready to be back in her own room with her new stuff.
I’m thankful that so much is going well right now and that I’m able to provide both of them with a place they enjoy being. I look forward to writing more here now that I feel a little more free to do so. Things behind me, journeys ahead!
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This post is just a quick note to inform you that Mom Central is hosting a great Gift Guide for the upcoming Holidays. An easy to use page will lead you to some great ideas for gift giving this season.
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Here is a post that caught my eye and had me commenting. A great look at all the viral videos about DID and “baby talk”, “fakers”, etc. I can’t tell you if someone online is truly a part of the DID community or if they deserve to talk about it to others. I can’t be the judge of that but I can say that even those that fake can bring a sense of knowledge to those with DID and those without…
Here is my comment, be sure and read the others included on the site.
THIS is exactly why, when I had my interview on TV with Mike & Juliet (I can get you the link if you want…) last October, I made sure to tell them that I was there to represent the “normalcy” of MPD. I didn’t want the flashy misrepresentations that so many TV shows seem to thrive on.
I was there to show everyone that MPD/DID isn’t some crazy thing and that I could carry on life in a somewhat normal manner (even if I had my issues in the past and might have more in the future) without reaching out to integrate.
I feel and have always felt that my mind created this lovely “disorder” as a way for me to survive and the only way to truly appreciate that is to learn to survive with it and all the struggles that come along due to it.
I might be talking in circles here, but, the YouTube videos and incessant arguments about fakers used to really get to me. Then, one day, I realized that pretty much all the “unexplained” and “unique” things that we as humans do not understand, get made fun of…
Satire is way of saying, “I do not get this, or understand it, so I will laugh” and with that I have been able to see those videos in a different light and not be so scared that it will reflect who I am.
I am very good at telling those around me about the realities of DID and that’s my only goal, really, to have those close to me understand. The masses shouldn’t matter too much (although I do GET that it’s important for you to not have more struggles than you already have in life, don’t stress too much over inaccurate information) and since you’ve overcome so much, we all have, add this to your list.
Just a suggestion…or two…or three. My brain is going too fast for me to truly say what I want so I’ll leave it at that for now and hope that someone can dissect it all. 
What do you think about the misrepresentation of MPD/DID or any other mental ‘disorder’? Do you feel it harms those with the issue more or that it can be overlooked and taken lightly?
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I have this incredible strength in me that I never knew was hidden there. During my hardest times I knew I ‘could’ be strong but I didn’t know that I would ever ‘have to’ be strong. I have found that when you go through hard times early in life and overcome them, it prepares you for the times ahead in so many ways.
I would have never looked this far forward to see where I would land. Years ago I wouldn’t have known that I could have become the woman I am now, the mom to my children that I am, the daughter to my parents that I am…
Thanksgiving is coming very soon and I had to write a bit about what I’m thankful for. I’m thankful that I finally realized my worth. That I can see what love is around me and how many people truly care for me. With this, I have allowed myself to love those around me that I care for.
It is an amazing thing to see your children become better people while you guide them to success. It is amazing to see your family members find parts of you that they appreciate and enjoy having around, while also seeing how important family can be to you when you, once, thought maybe they weren’t there. (even when they were)
This might sound cryptic but having so many things behind me that were haunting me has really opened my eyes to the many things I can do. I feel I have a limitless outlook on life right now and I want to grasp it without losing sight of the important things in life.
I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving and a great rest of the year ahead!
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