The following blog posts all touch on the topic of self image:
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February 26, 2008
(Posted to the blog on 1/23/09)
What I see in the mirror: Homework assignment
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May 11, 2008
(Posted to the blog on 3/22/09)
The loss of innocence: Disclosing too much too soon; Sadness; Healthy sexual fantasies
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May 18, 2008
(Posted to the blog on 3/25/09)
Shutting down the emotions: Conflicts between “doing” and “being”
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June 1, 2008 – Part 1
(Posted to the blog on 3/30/09)
The sexual pleasure I experienced: Still fearful about role-playing; Remembering the shameful pleasure
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June 22, 2008
(Posted to the blog on 4/11/09)
This is a good place: Positive shifts in my thinking
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August 2008
(Posted to the blog on 5/14/09)
Truth is not always absolute: I finally understand why I am so triggered by the conflict
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October 28, 2008 – Part 3
(Posted to the blog on 6/8/09)
An end to therapy – Part 3: I have a theory as to why I am so addicted to violent porn — and the theory gives me great hope
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January 11, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 6/18/09)
Reprogramming my arousal: I am not my history
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April 4, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 8/9/09)
Being realistic or cynical?: My new beau leaves me high and dry
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April 5, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 8/10/09)
With or without you: I give my therapist an ultimatum: Walk through the pain with me or I’m walking away from our therapy
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May 28, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 8/31/09)
Taking stock of the damage: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – self-esteem and personal power
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June 15-17, 2009 – Part 7
(Posted to the blog on 9/26/09)
Lasting effects – Part 7: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – self-worth
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June 24, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 10/14/09)
It’s easier to forget: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – forgetting it happened, splitting into all good or all bad
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June 25, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 10/15/09)
The opposing faces of me: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – lack of integration
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June 26, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 10/16/09)
Putting names to the faces: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – dissociation
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July 7, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 10/28/09)
Choosing numbness over pain: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – mental illness, self-injury, isolation, addictions
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July 18, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 11/18/09)
It all makes sense: More memories surface; I’m starting to get my arms around my parents’ role in the trauma
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July 19, 2009 – morning
(Posted to the blog on 11/20/09)
Showing my face around: I am starting to feel less shame about my history, and less need to hide it from people
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