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Debbie Ehrstien

~ Creating a life without shame

Debbie Ehrstien

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Celebrating women who make a difference in this world

10 Wednesday Jul 2019

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An Unnatural Choice, Author - Mary Hodder Ross, book, Canadian Author, celebrating women, Debbie Ehrstien, Good reads, The Dissociate: A memoir of secrets and survival of childhood sexual abuse

I met Mary Hodder Ross at a book signing in downtown Vancouver (Granville). Mary is a Canadian Author and has recently released her new book.
                                             An Unnatural Choice
“My story, like yours, is about keeping secrets and what that has done to me. It is also about regaining my freedom to be honest and open about who I am. So many women, I have discovered, suffer in silence feeling vulnerable and reluctant to share their truth. Social influences define how we choose and what we become. I hope to be a light for other women. It feels like the exact right moment to be sharing our stories, doesn’t it? We can truly be a part of the change for women and men in creating a healthier and more balanced world.” Mary Hodder Ross
To purchase her book, please visit: https://www.maryhodderross.com

Raising Awareness and Helping Shine the Light ~ END Childhood Sexual Abuse (Revised Book Tour)

15 Monday Apr 2019

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#education, #mentalhealth, Author - Debbie Ehrstien, book, Book Signing, Debbie Ehrstien, Doctors, End Childhood Sexual Abuse, Indigo, overcoming shame, Power, Public Event, Supporters, Survivors, Teachers, The Dissociate: A memoir of secrets and survival of childhood sexual abuse, You are not alone

Prevention starts by talking to others about this issue and the necessity to keep our children safe by protecting them

I want to raise awareness and help shine the light

Special thanks to Indigo/Chapters Canada for making this 2019 Book Tour possible

 

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The Dissociate – Book Signing (IndigoSpirit TD Square Calgary)

Thu 11 AM · by Debbie Ehrstien

Indigospirit (TD Square)

Calgary, AB, Canada

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The Dissociate – Book Signing (Chapters Crowfoot Calgary Canada)

Fri 6 PM · by Debbie Ehrstien

Chapters Crowfoot

Calgary, AB, Canada

MAY

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The Dissociate – Book Signing (Chapters Kamloops)

Wed 12 PM PDT · by Debbie Ehrstien

Chapters Kamloops

Kamloops, BC, Canada

MAY

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The Dissociate – Book Signing (Indigo Kelowna)

Thu 12 PM PDT · by Debbie Ehrstien

Indigo Kelowna

Kelowna, BC, Canada

MAY

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The Dissociate – Book Signing (Indigo Robson Vancouver)

Sat 1 PM PDT · by Debbie Ehrstien

Indigo Robson

Vancouver, BC, Canada

MAY

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The Dissociate – Book Signing (Chapters Pinetree Coquitlam BC)

Sun 1 PM PDT · by Debbie Ehrstien

Chapters Pinetree Village

Coquitlam, BC, Canada

MAY

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The Dissociate – Book Signing (IndigoSpirit TD Square Calgary)

Thu 11 AM · by Debbie Ehrstien

Indigospirit (TD Square)

Calgary, AB, Canada

MAY

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The Dissociate – Book Signing (Chapters Crowfoot Calgary Canada)

Fri 6 PM · by Debbie Ehrstien

Chapters Crowfoot

Calgary, AB, Canada

MAY

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The Dissociate – Book Signing (Chapters Chinook Calgary Canada)

Fri 6 PM · by Debbie Ehrstien

Chapters Chinook

Calgary, AB, Canada

JUN

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The Dissociate – Book Signing (Coles, Prince George BC)

Sat 12 PM PDT · by Debbie Ehrstien

Coles (Pine Centre)

Prince George, BC, Canada

JUN

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The Dissociate – Book Signing (IndigoSpirit TD Square Calgary)

Thu 11 AM · by Debbie Ehrstien

Indigospirit (TD Square)

Calgary, AB, Canada

https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-dissociate-a-memoir-of/9780995962309-item.html?ikwid=The+Dissociate&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=2

Every child deserves a childhood ~ Don’t let it be taken away

05 Tuesday Mar 2019

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#education, #mentalhealth, #strong, Author - Debbie Ehrstien, book, Book Signing, Childhood Sexual Abuse, courageous warriors, Debbie Ehrstien, Doctors, End Childhood Sexual Abuse, Indigo/Chapters Stores, Never give up, overcoming shame, Shame, Supporters, Survivors, Teachers, The Dissociate: A memoir of secrets and survival of childhood sexual abuse, You are not alone

To all Survivors, Supporters, Parents, Doctors, Teachers

Please join me on Friday evening with other courageous warriors at Chapters Chinook Centre Calgary Canada

You are not alone

Bell Let’s Talk Day raises more than $7.2M

31 Thursday Jan 2019

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#mentalhealth, Author - Debbie Ehrstien, Bell Let's Talk Day, book, Childhood Sexual Abuse, End Childhood Sexual Abuse, Life, overcoming shame, pain, suicide, suicide note, Supporters, Survivors, The Dissociate: A memoir of secrets and survival of childhood sexual abuse, therapy, treatment, You are not alone

Did you know:

The economic burden of mental illness in Canada is estimated at $51 billion per year. This includes health care costs, lost productivity, and reductions in health-related quality of life.

By the time Canadians reach 40 years of age, 1 in 2 have—or have had—a mental illness

Mental illness is a leading cause of disability in Canada

The disease burden of mental illness is 1.5 times higher than all cancers put together

About 4,000 Canadians per year die by suicide—an average of almost 11 suicides a day

The Dissociate ~ A Memoir of Secrets and Survival of Childhood Sexual Abuse I discuss in Chapter Four my mental illness journey. I share the types of treatment, therapies and doctors that were involved in my road to wellness. I also share an excerpt from a suicide note I wrote on a very dark and painful day I was preparing to take my life. I’m so glad I’m not another statistic and I’m here today to be an advocate for other survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Please remember, you are not alone.

For help, please call

Canada Suicide Prevention Services 1-833-456-4566 Available 24/7

United States Suicide Prevention 1-800-784-2433 Available 24/7

Worldwide contacts: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/crisis-centres/worldwide-emergency-numbers/

 

 

 

Breaking the Silence

14 Friday Dec 2018

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#mentalhealth, #strong, Author - Debbie Ehrstien, book, Book Signing, break the silence, Childhood Sexual Abuse, courageous warriors, End Childhood Sexual Abuse, gratitude, overcoming shame, Supporters, Survivors, The Dissociate: A memoir of secrets and survival of childhood sexual abuse, truth, You are not alone

Over the past year I received countless messages from men & women (survivors and supporters) from all over the world. I made it a goal to respond to each of you.  Thank-you for all the messages and keep up the difficult work of healing. You can do it!

Recently, I received yet another note that touched my heart. 

“Debbie Ehrstien’s authentic and unabashed honesty when talking about a topic very close to my heart was inspiring and loving company for me through a period of struggling and healing, and continues to be to this day. Her connection to dance and movement discussed in the book struck me in particular, and I am endlessly thankful that she was brave enough to share her story!”  ~ anonymous

 

 

Break the silence and start your healing journey today. You’ll soon realize how strong, courageous and spectacular you really are.

You are not alone.

Lets Put an END to Childhood Sexual Abuse

30 Thursday Aug 2018

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#mentalhealth, Author - Debbie Ehrstien, book, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Debbie Ehrstien, End Childhood Sexual Abuse, Indigo/Chapters Stores, overcoming shame, pain, Shame, The Dissociate: A memoir of secrets and survival of childhood sexual abuse, You are not alone

Join me tomorrow at Chapters Chinook, Calgary, Canada

We have a chance to provide help to our children and stop the hurting

Break the silence

 

You are not alone 

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Break the Silence – Join me at my Book Signing this Friday Chapters Crowfoot Calgary, Canada

21 Tuesday Aug 2018

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#mentalhealth, Author - Debbie Ehrstien, book, Book Signing, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Debbie Ehrstien, End Childhood Sexual Abuse, Indigo/Chapters Stores, The Dissociate: A memoir of secrets and survival of childhood sexual abuse

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Eating Your Way to a Healthier Happier You

23 Thursday Mar 2017

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Anti-inflammatory, book, Brain, Debbie Ehrstien, Nutrition, Organic, Self Care Diet

Here’s a little sneak peek at one of the chapters in my upcoming Book

My Self Care Diet
All my friends know me as a Foodie. I have a love for cooking and eating. Diet & nutrition and many other lifestyle changes has led to a healthier happier me. I became interested in what I was consuming because at times I felt horrible after eating certain foods. Mentally and physically. After all, we are what we eat right?
I had the pleasure of getting to know a friend who ate like a caveman. But he certainly didn’t look like one. He was the picture of health. His way of eating was called ‘Paleo diet’.
The Paleo way of eating is an effort to eat like we used to way back in the day. Consisting of a clean diet without additives, preservatives, or chemicals. No refined sugars or processed foods. And an abundance of organic vegetables, oils, nuts and seeds. And meat.
I didn’t adopt the paleo culture completely because I choose to eat meat and seafood only occasionally.

In my upcoming book I list the foods that have led to a healthier happier me. 😊

 

Looking back to see how far I’ve come

09 Monday Jan 2017

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book, Creative, Debbie Ehrstien, Genius, Jonard Tan, Photographer

I feel so blessed to be collaborating with a creative genius.

Photographer/Film Maker — Jonard Tan 
A one of a kind photographer that has the ability to capture people as they are. More images will be published in my upcoming book.

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Looking back to see how far I’ve come — Debbie Ehrstien

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