Author Archives: Abigail

About Abigail

Abigail is the core personality.

Infancy and Early Childhood Memories

Posted on January 14, 2014 by

It’s a logical question to ask. How can anyone believe that they can recall events and experiences that happened during their infancy and early childhood days? Most people can recall a handful of memories that predate their classroom experiences, if … Continue reading →

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Who Is Writing These Posts Anyway?

Posted on January 14, 2014 by

Even though the tag name is frequently Abigail, she is rarely the actual personality who is posting. I, like many others in my system, prefer not to think of self as separate from the host personality. I know that I’m … Continue reading →

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Hard Times for DID

Posted on January 9, 2014 by

I know this isn’t a news flash for anyone knowledgeable about DID, but I am impressed again on how disheartening it is. A decade ago (or more) a person with this condition could reasonably expect to encounter professionals who knew … Continue reading →

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January 6, 2014 Devotion

Posted on January 6, 2014 by

I’m going thru Daily Light Journal devotional again, by Anne Graham Lotz, and today’s devotion spoke directly to the topic of my intended goal to finish writing the book this year; so I wanted to share it here. As is … Continue reading →

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A New Year/ A New Goal

Posted on January 2, 2014 by

2014 has begun and with it a new opportunity for fresh starts. I have several goals for the new year. We don’t know what the new year will hold for any of us, so plans are flexible by necessity; but … Continue reading →

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It’s Christmas Time Again

Posted on December 11, 2013 by

In the hustle and bustle of preparing for this special time of year, it’s pressing in on me/us to pause and reflect on the impact the reason for the season has had on us. He has touched us in big … Continue reading →

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A Window of Opportunity

Posted on November 15, 2013 by

A window of opportunity used to be a catch phrase referring to doing something that will meet with success during a certain time frame when it wouldn’t meet with success if done before or after that time frame. I think … Continue reading →

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Intimate Insight

Posted on October 29, 2013 by

Earlier tonight I was taking a drive with my youngest son. He will be getting married in less than a week from today, so we are cherishing the time we can spend together before he moves out. Our conversation turned … Continue reading →

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Newby’s More Encounters

Posted on October 18, 2013 by

Well, I’ve been doing EMDR with both therapists and talked about it with my psychiatrist today. And guess what! My psychiatrist has a therapy dog. Apparently I wasn’t distressed enough to merit too much of the dog’s attention today – … Continue reading →

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A Newby’s Beginnings

Posted on October 11, 2013 by

Today I attended my first counseling appointment with the EMDR therapist. He patiently taught me all about it, how it stimulates both sides of the brain alternately to process past emotions, and it can be done with tappers (little electrodes … Continue reading →

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