I received a letter from someone the other day in my email box. I wanted to share it because THIS is the type of stuff that keeps someone like me going:
Hello my name is _____ I’m a freshman in college and I’m not living with DID, but I just think that your lives are so interesting. I stumbled upon your blog when I was researching for a paper I’m doing for English about people living with multiple personalities. And I was reading your blog and your about me, You really gave me some insight into your life and I just believe that you’re a such a strong person to have went through some of the things that you have, and that you’re probably a really big inspiration to those who have DID. But I’m just really e-mailing you to say that I think your really strong and blessed and that God hasn’t given you more than you can handle and that you are truly doing his work by being a role model and inspiration to those who have DID. So God Bless you and your family.
Thank you so much!! I wrote them back personally, of course.
Also, my contribution to the Yahoo Time Capsule was accepted. Take a peek. Enter your own contribution, too!
They turned me loose from the nervous hospital. ‘Said I was well. – Karl, Slingblade
I thought I would delve a little into ‘anniversary dates’ since I feel I’m being affected by them these past weeks. In many cases of sexual abuse or PTSD symptoms there are certain dates (like 9/11) that the stress, sadness, memories and flashbacks increase. I haven’t had issue with flashbacks in some time (the bad ones) but I do still have times where the depression hits so hard I don’t function well.
I’ve been up and down for three weeks now and I think back to times before to analyze if this is some anniversary date affecting me. I tend to get so analytical about things that I make them worse, so I’m trying to back off of “figuring it out” and lean more toward just healing. I’m not quite sure yet how to do that but I have a few ideas.
- Writing is always a big help for me. If it’s a deep post or a rambling post, it doesn’t matter. I get feelings out and get some feedback from others and it keeps me sane.
- Photography gives me a serene feeling and I enjoy taking walks and finding different things to view through my lens.
- My family usually brings such light into my life. Even when times are hard we overcome them so I feel stronger having them around.
- Sleep – not always good but it does give me respite from dwelling on things.
- Baths allow me time to get away and relax. I also try pampering with ice packs and heating pads where my body memory is happening. It also helps with my frequent headaches and horrid migraines that come up when I’m switching personalities a lot.
Anniversary dates aren’t always happy…and I know that there are some that I might never know why they affect me. I was too young during my early abuse to know or remember the dates but I know someone in my head remembers them. The dates I do know about I can fight back and distract myself from them until I can feel strong enough to face them head-first.
I can say thank you to those that write me emails on the side encouraging me. I got one today that really meant a lot. It keeps me going and allows me to do what I came here to do–and that’s to help others realize THEY are not alone.
I love ringtones. Although I’m seeking to update my phone soon, I still catch myself trying to find that perfect one for me. Guess what I have right now…the most annoying cat meow you’ve ever heard. It gets people everytime, too. Of course I use proper phone etiquette. But, visit this site and find your personal ringtone that will set you apart from the rest.
I visited today and searched through a few choices. They offer 15 ringtones upon sign-up (but be sure to read the fine print, I always do that with these sites, just in case!) and an easy 3 step process.
http://banners.mobilesidewalk.com/landingpages/musictrivia/music_land_aa.asp?
Hundreds of ringtones and music trivia games will keep you busy while I finish up my next post. It’s going to be draining.
That’s right! It’s another Click & Comment Monday. I’m going to be clicking renters, commenting on blogs and just generally surfing the traffic sites. I usually start with my renter and move from there (I’m up for bid in a few hours) then I visit the C&C Monday Blogroll…get on the list and join in!
Happy C&C Monday! Edit: Visit my new renter here! 
The more you comment on blogs, the more repeat visitors you will gain. Take a day and Click & Comment and see how your traffic changes.
Oh, and I rented from The Cartoonist They Call The Stik last week…check out what he did with my header! I was “cowed”!
I have talked to many people about being a paid blogger and the idea that, when giving advice or writing an ad, they sometimes feel that it should be disclosed that the post is a paid ad. I was pointed to a site where you can make up your own disclosure policy so that in using the Disclosure Policy Generator you have expressed to others that you are a paid blogger…or you are not.
There are many options but it walks you through the whole thing and it’s quite easy. I made one up and placed it on my blog so that you know that some of my posts are ads but all of them are honest and personal. I hope this idea spreads around so that others can find a happy medium.