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Updates from Angela Shelton
May 22nd, 2009 Posted 9:51 am
Moving from the Trauma Train to the Joy Jet!
Hello! It was so great to see so many of you at the events this Spring and at the Army of Angels Conference. I’ve been to a lot of conferences and the Army of Angels was my all time favorite. The angels are doing another one next year on the east coast. I’ll keep you posted. The Army of Angels are people of every gender across all boundaries of race, religion, and political standing, who are committed to healing, awareness, strength and courage. They were inspired and empowered to make dramatic shifts in their lives and now work to make bigger strides forward and help others do the same. You can find them on Facebook if you search for Angela Shelton’s Army of Angels. I love them!
I have been on the road since March and am finally home again. As many of you who are my Facebook friends know, I injured my back very badly as I was traveling so I haven’t sent out any updates in awhile. I lifted up a heavy piece of luggage and ended up having a herniated disk that shifted into a compressed disk. It is getting better without surgery, thank goodness, but it has been the worst pain of my entire life. 
I was in a wheelchair for a few weeks, had to fly and do speaking engagements while bent over in a back brace, but I kept my sense of humor!
I was flying into Kansas City, MO to speak at the MOCSA event recently and my flight was canceled due to the fact that a cable was broken, causing the plane to have no brakes! Everyone on board lined up and was in a fuss to get on board the next flights out. I was unable to stand up so I couldn’t stand in line at all and had to sit and wait for another wheelchair when this lovely woman named Tammy offers to stand in line for me. She was able to get the last two seats on the next flight to Kansas. We had to transfer in Washington, DC. When the skycab in DC literally pushed me to the curb and left me stranded there with no wheelchair and no help with my bags, Tammy was the one who found a wheelchair, got me and my bags safely to the next plane just in time and saved the day. Sticking with the repeated message in Searching for Angela Shelton that everything happens for a reason, it turned out that Tammy works for Meet Up.com http://www.meetup.com/ where unlike other social networks, it is all about meeting in person in your community. So she started an Army of Angels topic so that the angels out there can find each other and meet up in person! Awesome! I love those little miracles.
On a more fun note, back brace or not, I just got off the set of this beautiful film. It is about a young girl who has narcolepsy and when she falls asleep she dreams about abused or kidnapped children and is able to help locate or save them. I play her mother and I don’t believe her until the end.
It has been a while since I’ve been able to be in front of the camera as an actress. The last time was playing the part of the superhero Safe Side Superchick in the Safe Side video series. When I first moved to Hollywood I booked a TV pilot every year and did a few guest roles on shows like Chicago and Becker. Since then a lot of things in my life have transpired from writing my life story about me and my mom in the film Tumbleweeds that I co-wrote to making my directing debut with my documentary Searching for Angela Shelton and the subsequent personal discovery and recovery work that that journey entailed! I have certainly gained a much greater appreciation for the craft of acting and the whole process of filmmaking since my original acting debut in Hollywood.
Making my documentary and riding the wild train of the movement that it created certainly shook up my life. It has made me more creative though, not to mention it made me face my demons and heal from my past which has made me move from sadness to a place of wisdom and that feels great. It is a true pleasure to practice what I preach about getting off the trauma train and onto the joy jet and now having the affects of living a joyful life not only show up in my personal life but show up in my creative life too! This life of mine has been one wild ride and has so many more stories to tell! I hope you enjoy the shows to come!
Humor and Healing…
You can also watch this on Blip or watch it on YouTube
My events have transitioned from trauma to joy and keep getting funnier. If you’d like to bring one of my events or a workshop to your community contact my mom at joann@angelashelton.com.
I’m also putting together a private women’s group for those ready to move well past trauma and into joy financially as well as spiritually. If you are interested in joining those calls email women@angelashelton.com
Peace and Love,
Angela Shelton
23852 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 392
Malibu, CA 90265
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from~DREAMCATCHERS for Abused Children Blog~myspace
May 18th, 2009 Posted 9:40 am
Warning Signs of an Abusive Personality
An abusive man/woman …
shouts
sulks
smashes things
glares
calls you names
makes you feel ugly and useless
cuts you off from your friends
stops you working
never admits he is wrong
blames you, drugs, drink, stress etc.
turns the children against you
uses the children to control you
never does his share of the housework
never looks after the children
expects sex on demand
controls the money
threatens or wheedles you to get his own way
seduces your friends/sister/anyone
expects you to be responsible for his well-being
A non-abusive man/woman …
is cheerful
consistent
supportive
tells you you look good
tells you you’re competent
uses your name
trusts you
trusts your judgment
welcomes your friends and family
encourages you to be independent
supports your learning, career etc.
admits to being wrong
is a responsible parent
is an equal parent
does his share of the housework
accepts that you have a right to say "no" to sex
shares financial responsibility
takes responsibility for his own well-being and happiness
Warning Signs of an Abusive Personality
It is sometimes possible to predict the likelihood of the person you are currently or are about to become involved with being abusive. Below are a list of behaviors and traits which are common in abusive personalities. These are commonly known as Warning Signs.
While not all abusive people show the same signs, or display the tendencies to the same extent, if several behavioral traits are present, there is a strong tendency toward abusiveness. Generally, the more signs are present, the greater the likelihood of violence. In some cases, an abuser may have only a couple of behavioral traits that can be recognized, but they are very exaggerated (e.g. extreme jealousy over ridiculous things).
Often the abuser will initially try to explain his/her behavior as signs of his/her love and concern, and the victim may be flattered at first; as time goes on, the behaviors become more severe and serve to dominate, control and manipulate the victim.
Jealousy
At the beginning of a relationship, an abuser will always say the jealousy is a sign of love. He/she may question you about whom you have spoken to or seen during the day, may accuse you of flirting, or be jealous of time you spend with family, friends, children or hobbies which do not include him/her. As the jealousy progresses, he/she may call you frequently during the day or drop by unexpectedly. He may be unhappy about or refuse to let you work for fear you’ll meet someone else, check the car mileage or ask friends to keep an eye on you. Jealousy is not proof of love, it is a sign of insecurity and possessiveness.
Controlling Behavior
Controlling behavior is often disguised or excused as concern. Concern for your safety, your emotional or mental health, the need to use your time well, or to make sensible decisions. Your abuser may be angry or upset if you are ‘late’ coming back from work, shopping, visiting friends, etc., even if you told him/her you would be later back than usual. Your abuser may question you closely about where you were, whom you spoke to, the content of every conversation you held, or why you did something he/she was not involved in. As this behavior gets worse, you may not be allowed to make personal decisions about the house, clothing, going to church or how you spend your time or money or even make you ask for permission to leave the house or room. Alternately, he/she may theoretically allow you your own decisions, but penalize you for making the wrong ones. Concern for our loved ones to a certain extent is normal – trying to control their every move is not.
Quick Involvement
Many victims of abuse dated or knew their abuser for less than six months before they were engaged or living together. The abuser will often claim ‘love at first sight’, that you are ‘made for each other’, or that you are the only person whom he could ever talk to so openly, feel so at home with, could understand him so well. He/she may tell you that they have never loved anyone so much or felt so loved by anyone so much before, when you have really only known each other for a short amount of time. He/she needs someone desperately, and will pressure you to commit to him/her or make love before you feel the relationship has reached ‘that stage’. He/she may also make you feel guilty for not committing yourself to him/her.
Unrealistic Expectations
The abuser may expects you to be the perfect husband, wife, mother, father, lover, and friend. He/she is very dependent on you for all his/her needs, and may tell you he/she can fulfill all your needs as lover, friend, and companion. Statements such as: ‘lf you love me, I’m all you need.’, ‘You are all I need.’ are common. Your abuser may expect you to provide everything for him/her emotionally, practically, financially or spiritually, and then blame you for not being perfect or living up to expectation.
Isolation
The abuser may try to curtail your social interaction. He/she may prevent you from spending time with your friends or family and demand that you only go places ‘together’. He/she may accuse you of being ‘tied to your mother’s apron strings’, not be committed to the relationship, or view people who are your personal friends as ‘causing trouble’ or ‘trying to put a wedge’ between you. He/she may want to live in the country without a phone, not let you use the car, stop you from working or gaining further education or qualifications.
Blame-shifting for Problems
Very rarely will an abusive personality accept responsibility for any negative situation or problem. If they are unemployed, can’t hold down a job, were thrown out of college or University or fall out with their family, it is always someone else’s fault, be it the boss, the government, or their mother. They may feel that someone is always doing them wrong, or out to get him. He/she may make a mistakes and then blame you for upsetting him/her or preventing him/her from doing as they wished to.
Blame-shifting for Feelings
The abuser will deny feelings stem from within him/her but see them as reactions to your behavior or attitude toward him/her. He/she may tell you that ‘you make me mad’, ‘you’re hurting me by not doing what I ask’, or that he/she cannot help feeling mad, upset, etc. Feelings may be used to manipulate you, i.e. ‘I would not be angry if you didn’t …’ Positive emotions will often also be seen as originating outside the abuser, but are more difficult to detect. Statements such as ‘You make me happy’ or ‘You make me feel good about myself’ are also signs that the abuser feels you are responsible for his sense of well-being. Either way, you become in his/her mind the cause of good and bad feelings and are therefore responsible for his/her emotional well-being and happiness. Consequently, you are also to blame for any negative feelings such as anger, upset or depression.
Hypersensitivity
Most abusers have very low self-esteem and are therefore easily insulted or upset. They may claim their feelings are ‘hurt’ when they are really angry, or take unrelated comments as personal attacks. They may perceive normal set-backs (having to work additional hours, being asked to help out, receiving a parking fine, etc.) as grave personal injustices. They may view your preference for something which differs from their own as a criticism of their taste and therefore themselves (e.g. blue wallpaper rather than pink, etc.).
Cruelty to Animals
The abuser may punishes animals brutally, be insensitive to their pain or suffering, or neglect to care for the animals to the point of cruelty, e.g. not feeding them all day, leaving them in areas he/she knows will cause them suffering or distress. There is a strong correlation between cruelty to animals and domestic violence which is still being researched. (For more information and personal experiences, see Domestic Violence and Cruelty to Animals.)
Cruelty to Children
The abusers unrealistic expectations of their partner are often mirrored in their attitude toward children. He/she will think of children as ’small adults’ and blame the children for not being responsible, having common sense or understanding. He/she may expect children to be capable far beyond their ability (e.g. is angry with a two-year old for wetting their pants or being sick on the carpet, waking at night or being upset by nightmares) and will often meet out punishments for ‘naughtiness’ the child could not be aware of. Abusers may tease children until they cry, or punish children way beyond what could be deemed appropriate. He/she may not want children to eat at the table, expect them to stay quiet, or keep to their room all evening while he/she is at home. Since abusers want all your attention themselves, they resent your spending time with the children or any normal demands and needs the children may have. As above (cruelty to animals), there is a very strong link between Domestic Violence and Child Abuse.
‘Playful’ use of Force in Sex
He/she may pressurize you to agree to forceful or violent acts during sex, or want to act out fantasies where you are helpless. A male abuser may let you know that the idea of "rape" excites him. He/she may show little concern about whether you want to have intercourse and uses sulking or anger to manipulate you into compliance. Starting sex while you are sleeping, demanding sex when you are ill or tired, or refusing any form of intimacy unless you are willing to go ‘all the way’ can all be signs that he/she could be sexually abusive or sexually violent.
Rigid Gender Roles
Abusers usually believe in stereotypical gender roles. A man may expect a woman to serve him; stay at home, obey him in all things – even things that are criminal in nature. A male abuser will often see women as inferior to men, more stupid, unable to be a whole person without a relationship. Female abusers may expect the man to provide for them entirely, shift the responsibility for her well-being onto him or heckle him as being ‘not a real man’ if he shows any weakness or emotion.
Verbal Abuse
In addition to saying things that are meant to be cruel and hurtful, either in public or in private, this can include degrading remarks or running down any accomplishments. Often the abuser will tell you that you are ’stupid’, could not manage without him/her. He/she may keep you up all night to ’sort this out once and for all’ or even wake you at night to continue to verbally abuse you. The abuser may even say kindly things to your face, but speak badly about you to friends and family.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Very rarely do abusers conform to the stereotypical image of a constantly harsh, nasty or violent person, either in public or in private. More frequently the abuser portrays a perfectly normal and pleasant picture to the outside world (often they have responsible jobs or are respected and important members of the local community or Church) and reserves the abuse for you in the privacy of your own home. Nor are abusers always overtly abusive or cruel, but can display apparent kindness and consideration. This Jekyll and Hyde tendency of the abuser serves to further confuse the victim, while protecting themselves from any form of suspicion from outsiders. Many victims describe "sudden" changes in mood – one minute nice and the next explosive or hysterical, or one minute happy and the next minute sad. This does not indicate some special "mental problem" but are typical of abusive personalities, and related to other characteristics such as hypersensitivity.
Drink or Substance Abuse
While neither drinking or the use of drugs are signs of an abusive personality, heavy drinking or drug abuse may be a warning sign and do increase the risks of abuse, especially violence, taking place. Often an abusive person will blame the drink for his/her abuse. However, a person who, knowing there is a risk he/she could be violent when drinking or on drugs, chooses to get drunk or high, is in effect choosing to abuse. The link between substance abuse and domestic abuse is still being researched, and it is apparent that while neither alcohol nor drugs necessarily cause violence, they do increase the risk of violence. (See What about alcohol and domestic abuse?)
History of Battering or Sexual Violence
Very rarely is abuse or violence a one-off event: a batterer will beat any woman he is with; a sexually abusive person will be abusive toward all his intimate partners. Situational circumstances do not make a person an abusive personality. Sometimes friends or family may try to warn you about the abuser. Sometimes the abuser may tell you himself/herself that he/she has hit or sexually assaulted someone in the past. However, they may further go on to explain that "she made me do it by …" or in some other way not take responsibility and shift the blame on to the victim. They may tell you that it won’t happen with you because "you love them enough to prevent it" or "you won’t be stupid enough to wind me up that much". Once again, this is denying their own responsibility for the abuse, and shifting the responsibility for the relationship to remain abuse-free on to you. Past violence is one of the strongest pointers that abuse will occur. If at all possible, try to speak to their previous girlfriends.
Negative Attitude toward Women
Some men may tell you that you are different to all the women they have known before, who display a lack of respect of women generally or who talk negatively and disrespectfully of their previous wives or girlfriends. They may tell you that you are special, not like the others and that they consider themselves to be the luckiest man alive to have found the last decent woman. It is not likely to be long before they remember that you are a woman and don’t deserve their respect.
Threatening Violence
This would obviously include any threat of physical force such as "If you speak to him/her again, I’ll kill you", or "If any wife of mine acted like John’s did, I’d give her a right seeing to". Threats are designed to manipulate and control you, to keep you in your place and prevent you making your own decisions. Most people do not threaten their mates, but an abuser will excuse this behavior by saying "everybody talks like that.", maintaining he/she is only saying this because the relationship or you are so important to him/her, tell you you’re "over-sensitive" for being upset by such threats, or obviously want to hurt him/her. Threats can also be less overt, such as "If you leave me, I will kill myself", or "You are so wonderful, I will never let you go/couldn’t live without you".
Breaking or Striking Objects
The abusive person may break your treasured object, beat his/her fists on the table or chair or throw something at or past you. Breaking your things is often used as a punishment for some imagined misdeed on your part. Sometimes it will be justified by saying that now that you are with him/her, you don’t need these items any more. Breaking your possessions also has the effect of de-personalizing you, denying you your individuality or literally trying to break links to your past. Beating items of furniture or throwing objects will often be justified by saying you wound him/her up so much they lost control, once again shifting the blame for this behavior on to you, but is actually used to terrorize you into submission. Only very immature or abusive people beat on objects in the presence of other people in order to threaten or intimidate them.
Any Force during an Argument
An abuser may physically restrain you from leaving the room, lash out at you with his/her hand or another object, pin you against a wall or shout ‘right in your face’. Basically any form of force used during an argument can be a sign that actual violence is a strong possibility.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE—-PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
I am working on putting together an ADVISORY COMMITTEE consisting of volunteers who are willing to put their email/contact info on my websites for members who need help, assistance or general questions in your specific line of work.
I was hoping to get volunteers in fields such as therapists, police officers, social workers, doctors, lawyers, or any field that could directly relate to child abuse awareness & education and/or assisting abuse victims & survivors.
I am getting so overwhelmed with the 20,000 plus members I have now that are needing my help, assistance or who just have general questions and am in desperate needs of qualified individuals who wouldn’t mind volunteering some of their free time to help and assist others pertaining to child abuse awareness, education and abuse, sex offender registry, survivors, post traumatic stress disorder, therapy & counseling, etc.
If interested, please submit your credentials & professional background information. I will need to know what TITLE your listing should fall under and also how you would like your listing to appear (you can refer to the list below for ideas)
I will also be putting together a TEEN MENTOR COMMITTEE consisting of volunteers willing to work online with abused, troubled or struggling teens. This would be a very important program. I have many, many young adults who simply need someone to care, listen to them and help advise them. They desperately need one-on-one attention which is something I cannot give with so many members. If interested in helping these children, please let me know.
This is what I have so far!!!
DREAMCATCHERS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN has put together an Advisory Committee consisting of trained professionals in different fields and
backgrounds who may be able to assist you with different issues you may be experiencing. Please review our list of advisors and also our list of
important RESOURCE LINKS to see if they may be of assistance to you.
CHILD ABUSE ADVOCATES:
www.childprotectioncommunity.com
http://www.stopcsa.org/
www.dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.com
http://www.gwmedical.com/links.php
http://www.preventchildabuse.org/advocacy/position_statements.shtml
SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY:
http://www.familywatchdog.us/
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cid/cac/registry.htm
http://www.nsopr.gov/
STRUGGLING PARENTS:
www.myspace.com/brokenmoms
http://www.crisislink.org/
http://www.parenting.org/
http://www.parents.com/
CHILD ABUSE HOTLINES:
http://reportchildabusenow.com/
http://www.childhelp.org/get_help
http://www.hopeforhealing.org/hotlines
http://www.childabuse.org/report%20abuse.html
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
http://www.ndvh.org/
http://www.domesticviolence.org/
http://www.domesticviolencehelp.org/
http://www.hopeforhealing.org/DV.html
RAPE:
http://www.rainn.org/
http://www.rapeis.org/
http://www.dancinginthedarkness.com/
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/2402/
INCEST:
http://www.siawso.org/
http://www.hopeforhealing.org/incesthelp.html
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/help/isa.htm
http://www.heartsandminds.org/self/links/abuseincestfamilyviolence.htm
SURVIVORS:
http://www.ascasupport.org/
http://www.catharsisfoundation.org/
http://www.hopeforhealing.org/tips
http://www.wearesurvivors.org/?cat=14
MALE SURVIVORS:
http://www.hopeforhealing.org/male.html
http://www.berkshirefreepress.org/
http://www.malesurvivor.org/
http://www.pandys.org/malesurvivors.html
BIPOLAR/MENTAL ILLNESS:
http://www.nami.org/
http://www.bipolar.com/
http://www.preventmentalillness-salem.org/
http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/center_index.php?id=4
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER:
http://www.ptsdassociation.com/
http://ptsdguide.com/ptsd-complex.shtml
http://www.bullyonline.org/stress/ptsd.htm
http://www.hopeforhealing.org/ptsd
TEEN SUPPORT SITES:
http://www.teenhelp.org/forums/mainsite.php
http://teenchallengeusa.com/
http://www.globaltc.org/
http://www.helpguide.org/
COLLEGE STUDENTS SUPPORT SITES:
http://www.helpguide.org/
http://www.mycollegetips.com/college-student-help.html
http://www.ulifeline.org/main/Home.html
http://www.strivetogether.org/resource_center/College_Students8.htm
TEEN DATING VIOLENCE:
http://www.loveisrespect.org/
http://www.acadv.org/dating.html
http://www.atg.wa.gov/ProtectingYouth/TeenDatingViolence.aspx
http://www.hopeforhealing.org/teen_dating_violence.html
SUICIDE & DEPRESSION:
http://www.befrienders.org/
http://www.hopeline.com/
http://www.helpguide.org/
http://help-with-depression.net/
SELF-INJURY:
http://www.selfinjury.com/
http://selfmutilatorsanonymous.org/
http://www.helpguide.org/
http://www.myspace.com/towriteloveonherarms
EATING DISORDERS, ANOREXIA, BULEMIA:
http://anorexiahelp.net/
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
http://www.findingbalance.com/
http://www.helpguide.org/
SUBSTANCE ABUSE:
http://www.na.org/
http://www.hbo.com/addiction/
http://www.al-anon.org/
http://www.helpguide.org/
UNWANTED PREGNANCY:
http://www.pregnancyhelponline.com/
http://www.loveourchildrenusa.org/parent_pregnant.php
http://www.familyfirstaid.org/teen-pregnancy.html
http://www.daveandtrisha.com/pregnancy.shtml
GRIEF HELPLINE:
http://grief-help.com/
http://www.grief.net/
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/emotions/someone_died.html
http://griefhelp.org/uploads/griefhelp_20book0306open.pdf
STALKING:
http://www.stalkingbehavior.com/
http://orgs.usd.edu/savvy/stalking.html
http://www.ncvc.org/src/Main.aspx
http://www.hopeforhealing.org/stalking.html
CYBERBULLYING:
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/index2.html
http://www.cyberbullyhelp.com/
http://www.cyberbullying.info/help.php
http://www.online-bully.com/
JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN:
http://www.jfcadvocacy.org/
http://www.childrensjustice.org/membership.html
http://www.justiceforchildrenmi.org/goals.aspx
http://www.justiceforchildren.org/
CPS/DHS MISHANDLINGS HELPLINE:
http://www.loveourchildrenusa.org/cpsmishandle.php
http://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/
CHILDREN’S MEDICAL QUESTIONS:
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/
http://www.webmd.com/
http://kidshealth.org/
http://children.webmd.com/guide/childrens-health-finding-help
MISSING CHILDREN:
http://hardwarehell.com/missing.htm
http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/PublicHomeServlet?LanguageCountry=en_US
http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/PubCaseSearchServlet?act=usMapSearch&missState=CA&searchLang=en_US
http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Missing_Children.shtml
PSYCHOLOGIST LOCATER:
http://locator.apa.org/
http://www.therapistlocator.net/
http://www.befrienders.org/
https://www.aacc.net/shop/ccn_search.php
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases/
SUBSTANCE ABUSE, DRUG
AND ALCHOHOL RECOVERY LOCATER:
http://dasis3.samhsa.gov/
http://recoveryfinder.com/
http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
http://www.friendofbills.com/substance-abuse-recovery-information.htm
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The Surviving Spirit Newsletter
May 16th, 2009 Posted 9:00 am
from Mike Skinner
The Surviving Spirit Newsletter May 15, 2009
Hello Folks,
I hope all is well for everyone…lots of good things going on here. Once again, some great websites to share of folks doing some wonderful advocacy work, via their respective creative mediums and more.
And, a shameless little plug on myself as well – please visit this link for Anchor Magazine, Conquering Depression
http://www.anchormag.com/e107_plugins/szproducts/product_details.php?product_id=59
Scroll down a bit to see the article “Breaking Through – Striking a chord”, on myself…but you will need to order the magazine to read it in full. The article came out great…an interview with me, along with some folks who have hired me to present and some who have been inspired by my music and public speaking. My oldest daughter Alisa was also interviewed for this article…so this made it even more special!!!
A bit of a reflective day for me today…my brother David would have been 54 years old today…sadly, he took his life many years ago. So…in honor of his spirit, I am sending this newsletter out. I will attach an article that I wrote for the journal “Many Voices” [www.manyvoicespress.com ] that was published several months ago…I share a few words about both of my brother’s, David and Danny [lost to suicide also]. Part of my reasons…my motivations, for sharing this little newsletter, is to help foster hope and healing. We all try in our own little way to help create change…I hope by sharing insight and information on others, who also address the issues and concerns of trauma, abuse, & mental health…..helps to that end.
May is “Mental Health Month”
Celebrate Recovery
So, please visit Altered States of The Arts…and see some of the great things Ed Pazicky & Gayle Bluebird have been doing for years via this website and so much more. To know them as dear friends makes it even more special. www.alteredstatesofthearts.com
From a fellow New Hampshirite – John Caswell has created a neat website sharing his writings, poetry, and more that celebrate his healing journey – www.movingforwardtogether.info
Haullie Free and Ginger Gillenwater have not only set up, The Survivor Radio Cafe, Online Radio Show geared towards Survivors of Any Trauma -
http://voicesofstrength.org/survivorradiocafe/ but they also have a book and audio documentary to share. Very cool!!!
Haullie’s is at – An Audio Documentary for Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence
http://www.cafepress.com/voicesstrength.50580648
& Ginger’s book is – “Surviving Jane”
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Surviving-Jane/Ginger-Gillenwater/e/9781424198078/?itm=1
Paul in Boston has a great site & a blog to share – "Healing from Trauma and Dissociation"
I’m Paul, and I’m a father, husband, scientist, educator, photographer and musician. I’m also a survivor. – Mind Parts www.mindparts.org
and – Issues of Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
The folks at “Let Go, Let Peace Come In” are trying to reach all of the adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, please visit them at – www.letgoletpeacecomein.org
Some great news from my friend Jean Riseman, who has been chipping away for years in her advocacy endeavors – Survivorship news: The website (www.survivorship.org) is getting a new look… so please see what she & her friends have been up too!!!
and last, but not least from Rebecca King – "Summer Poetry Competition – Win a signed copy of ‘Reflections of a Multiple’ and have your poem featured on Rebecca’s Website. For details visit www.rebeccadking.com
Thanks & take care, Mike
As always…please share with others and if you received this in error, please let me know.
A diagnosis is not a destiny.
www.mskinnermusic.com – Hope, Healing, & Help for Trauma, Abuse, & Mental Health through music, resources, & advocacy
www.myspace.com/michaelskinnermusic – musical endeavors only
www.youtube.com/mcstrain – live performance of "Brush Away Your Tears" from TV show interview
www.michaelskinner.net – new site for public speaking & music presentation on healing for trauma, abuse, & mental health.
visit all the people who support and share with others each day
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Marie’s Gifts & Books Spring Clearance
May 15th, 2009 Posted 11:51 am
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Promoting Awareness, Victim empowerment
May 14th, 2009 Posted 10:34 am
Lady Jz Talk Zone brings the news of PAVE to you. Please visit the sites I promote and pass the valuable information on to those you need it. Lady J
PAVE Action Alert
Survivor Justice Campaign
Survivor Justice Case
Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment (PAVE) uses education and action to shatter the silence of sexual violence!
Quick Links
PAVE Survivor Justice Campaign
Dear Jacki m,
PAVE’s Survivor Justice Campaign is part of our legislative efforts to shatter the silence of sexual violence. Please take a moment to review the case below, take action today, and forward to a friend!
Laura L. Dunn
PAVE Survivor Justice Director
SurvivorJustice@pavingtheway.net
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
~ Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Take Action
Texas rape victims are being charged medical fees for collection of evidence! Local survivor
speaks out about her case’s treatment and mounting bills.
Voice your support for victims by demanding Victim’s Assistance Funds cover medical expenses for survivors!
Please contact:
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott
greg.abbott@oag.state.tx.us
Texas Victim’s Assistance Fund
crimevictims@oag.state.tx.us
(800) 983-9933
(512) 936-1200
To request talking points or a sample letter, please e-mail: SurvivorJustice@pavingtheway.net
SAVE THE DATE!
May 30, 6pm
You are cordially invited to PAVE’s Awards Benefit Banquet
Buffet Dinner – Silent Auction – Awards Ceremony - Elected Officials
Honorees Including:
Tom Dart, Cook County Sheriff – Finalist for TIME’s 2009 Top 100 Most Influential People!
Jim Ryan, Former IL Attorney General – Distinguished Fellow at Benedictine Univ.
Location:
Medinah Shrine Center
550 N Shriners Dr
Addison, IL 60101
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Nothing New Age about Kabbalah
May 7th, 2009 Posted 5:02 pm
just a thought for today and a new page in my life: http://ladyjztalkzone.com/oldAgeTeachings.aspx
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Giving myself permission to be still
May 4th, 2009 Posted 2:23 pm
this was words that came across my desk that made me think of how I felt about the many times in my life that I find myself “still” and sometimes how that would make me frustrated. Lady J
I had to learn to accept elation I felt after I had learned an important lesson, achieved a goal, or had a big breakthrough was sometimes be met with a period of downtime afterward. During those periods of transition, I would feel unsure or not know where to turn next. For me, during the pause between achievements, I would begin to wonder what my life was really about. I had to learn that those feelings were common and strike everyone from time to time. Human beings are active creature who feel best when we are working on a project or vigorously pursuing a goal. I also had to learn that there is nothing inherently wrong with spending a day, a week, or even a month simply existing and not having a plan. I had to learn to just be. It wouldn’t be long before I would embark upon my next voyage of growth and discovery.
The quiet lull into we which we fall between ideas, projects, and goals can make life seem empty. After accomplishing one objective, I would want to move immediately on to the next. However, when my next step was unclear, I felt frustrated, disconnected, and many times slip into a depression. I even perceive my lack of forward momentum as an indicator of imminent stagnation. To calm these distressing thoughts, I had to learn that if my goal was just personal growth, then I would continue to grow as an individual whether striving for a specific objective or not. Spending time immersed in life and pleasures can be a cathartic experience that gives you the time you need to think about what you have recently gone through and take time to contemplate what you want to do next. You may also find that in simply being and going through the motions of everyday life, you reconnect with your priorities in a very natural and calm way.
This transitional pause can take many forms. For some, it can be a period of reflection that helps them understand how their life has unfolded. For others, it can be a period of adjustment, where new values based on recent changes are integrated into daily life. Just because you’re not headed swiftly to a final destination doesn’t mean you should assume that you have lost your drive. The time between journeys can become a wonderful period of relaxation that prepares you for the path that will soon be revealed to you.
I learned to focus may be on what I consider practical and useful today. As I would endeavor to complete routine goals, I felt more productive. More so when those efforts are met with success. A need to be seen as reliable can cause you to seek out opportunities to satisfy any obligations you have inadvertently ignored. When I become concerned with finding constructive solutions to the issues before me, I am always surprised to find myself confronting challenges I have shied away from in the past. This is a perfect time to deal with elements of my personal and social lives that have caused much anxiety because I felt incapable of coping with them.
When we keep an image of what we hope to accomplish in our minds when working toward a specific goal, we tend to work harder and more efficiently, regardless of the nature of our circumstances. Since we are continuously thinking about the rewards that are potentially awaiting us at the conclusion of our endeavors, we cannot be deterred from pursuing the unique paths we have chosen to follow.
I am empowered to work through intense challenges that might otherwise overwhelm our dedication. Our visions of accomplishment give us the strength we need to cope with the myriad setbacks and delays we encounter as we strive to improve ourselves and our lives. You feel productive when I can understand precisely what I wish to achieve.
brought to you from Lady Jz Talk Zone
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Thoughts for a new chapter in my life……
May 1st, 2009 Posted 11:01 am
Using the heartache to help Others
Pain that we have felt in our lives when it comes to that inner story is one that permeates all of our lives to some degree. These are from many hurts that have become part of our experiences and have touched me very deeply. These are the pains that don’t hurt any more yet I find that the stories couldn’t just be let go. Many professionals claim that it is just easier to keep that pain inside where it acts as a shield that shelters us from others and gives us an identity. Of course they call it that of a victim. From this the feel we draw bitter strength. I beg to differ at this age.
I’m going to be 57 this August and though through this journey I have understood some of what they say is true, I also have developed my own truth that I’ve learned to live with. I’m not unique in how I feel because thousands of people have read my words and agreed. Many would love to do just as I am doing yet they are afraid to act better then they are. I understand very well what they mean.
In this society of professionals who agree that Multiples are a fact still think and counsel in the frame of mind that "they can fix us" "make us whole" and a hundred others ways I’ve heard and read that we can be "cured?" only to listen/read so many emails and stories of what really happens down the road when our inner world once again breaks through. They call it a break down I believe because that’s how they see it. In my mind it’s a break through. A releasing of those who have given us our very lives at times in our life where I would never have lived any other way.
I believe one step further then the idea that our kinship with others who have had similar life stories then the very old now ideas of channeling your pain. I believe that we come into each others lives at the time we need to work through and remember our own lessons. In ‘old age’ teachings "when the student is ready a teacher will appear" and for me it’s been "when the teacher in me needs to remember a student always appears." Thus my lessons in life prepared me to help another soul on the same life journey I am on.
These are not "new age" teachings. These teachings are as old as time itself. The same messages repeated over and over again in every doctrine, religion, bible, prophet, and the list goes on. The only thing that ever changes just as with those like myself, is the names, the faces, and the location that it happened. If it is the first time you are hearing it, then it is part of your new age of thinking. Those wonderful feelings you get when you read something in a book for the first time and that glow or warm feeling comes over you.
At first you can’t get enough of it and you begin to search for it every place you can. Sometimes in my life it’s become my next addiction. Then in time when the words I wanted to read just weren’t forth coming I would slowly go back to my real life wondering if there was any hope of finding that peace staying for more then just this short time.
Those in certain communities, 12 step programs, congregations, assemblies have the same thing happen within them. Some people can stay connected to that and continue to draw the forces from it. I ask myself "why can’t I?" and the multitude of Multiples like me. I know many who aren’t multiple do the same thing of "engage and withdraw" so it’s not unique to just me. What is that one thing that keeps pulling my mind/body/spirit away from that source of energy and peace? Why was it only when I was with like minds I felt like them?
Everyone of us who is an Intuit and/or an Empath have answers to many of those questions. And with each answer comes so many more questions. I will share many of those questions with you as we continue. I never need to share the answers because we all have them, or have heard them before. It’s the questions that boggle my mind and it’s in asking the questions that others find their own answers. That is what I have done all my life and the reward for me is when I see that light finally come into the eyes that have been dark for so long. That is why Lady J talks.
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