Happy International Day of Yoga 2018

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In Chapter Seven of my book: Self-care Throughout Healing and Beyond                  I talk about coming back into my body through Yoga.

“When I first learned about Yoga, I felt a little intimidated by the practice. Combining breath control, simple meditation and the adoption of specific bodily postures meant that I needed to focus on many things……at the same time. I felt I was seasoned at doing each of these things in isolation but all together?

After time on the mat, practice and persistence has paid off.

Here are a few benefits I’ve noticed:

lower stress levels, calmer and more peaceful, better flexibility, increased muscle strength, and my overall athletic performance during exercise has improved

See you on the mat!

 

Making a Difference One Conversation at a Time – Please Join me today/tonight

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Get educated to END childhood sexual abuse  

Standing Strong at Chapters Chinook from 5:00 – 9:00pm

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Please join me tonight!

Making a difference one conversation at a time

Chapters Chinook 6455 Macleod Trail L1, Calgary, AB, Canada

Sexual Abuse Put Me Deep into Self-Worth Debt

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In Chapter Six of The Dissociate: A Memoir of Secrets and Survival of Childhood Sexual Abuse I talk about my healing continuum to the journey to wellness.

The common question amongst many survivors is, “Where am I on the healing continuum?” A question I’ve asked many specialists and therapists in the field of childhood trauma.

I believe that everyone’s journey is different but there are key areas or stages that one must go through. I remember a time when I had difficulties speaking of the abuse without crying and sobbing uncontrollably. While I can still be emotional, I’ve worked through my feelings and adjusted so I’m not tearing up all the time. That’s growth.

Here is the continuum I created plotting the different stages I experienced.

The Ehrstien Index may help you.

Helping is Healing

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This week I had the pleasure of spending time with Theo Fleury.

We share a common thread of surviving childhood sexual abuse. Theo is a true inspiration to me. He created Breaking Free Foundation – an organization to help survivors. To provide survivors of traumatic life events with the treatment and support needed to reclaim their lives.

https://breakingfreefoundation.ca/

Book Signing this Friday – Meet the Author

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Get educated to end childhood sexual abuse.

My book is for survivors, supporters, doctors, parents and teachers

Please join me this Friday Indigospirit 11:30 – 1:30pm                                       317 7 Ave SW Calgary, Canada 

Childhood sexual abuse is tough to talk about but even tougher to live through

Voices of Warriors, Other Survivors and their Healing Journey Stories

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In chapter ten, The Dissociate: A Memoir of Secrets and Survival of Childhood Sexual Abuse you read stories from courageous women. I call these women my beautiful warrior sisters.

Over the past few months during my book signings I have met many warriors. Men and women with the common thread of sexual abuse. Either as children or adults. Strong, brave men and women. Thank-you for sharing your stories and beginning your healing journey. You are NOT alone.

 

 

 

 

Meet the Author – Get Educated to End Childhood Sexual Abuse

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Join me at my book signing today! 

Indigo – CrossIron Mills from noon – 4pm                                                 261055 Crossiron Blvd #346, Rocky View No. 44, Canada 

Please get educated to END childhood sexual abuse.

Childhood sexual abuse is tough to talk about but even tougher to live through