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The World is Full of Courageous Warriors that Have a Voice

08 Sunday Apr 2018

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In my book, The Dissociate: A memoir of secrets and survival of childhood sexual abuse I talk about the many stages of healing in Chapter Six.

Stage Three of my Healing Continuum is having a voice and breaking the silence. “It takes a great deal of courage to share what happened to you. The powerful healing force behind telling another human being will help you move forward. Break the silence.”

Thank you to all the courageous warriors sharing their stories yesterday. You have a voice and you are healing  

You are not alone

Get Educated to End Childhood Sexual Abuse – Meet the Author

04 Wednesday Apr 2018

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Join me at my upcoming book signing this Saturday

Chapters – Crowfoot April 7th, from 11 – 4pm

66 Crowfoot Terrace NW, Calgary, Canada

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

Meet the Author – Get Educated to END Childhood Sexual Abuse

16 Friday Feb 2018

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Please join me at my upcoming Book Signings this weekend: help spread the word

Childhood sexual abuse is not the problem of just one socio-economic status, culture, race, religion, or gender. It impacts EVERY community and EVERY person across the globe.

FEB 17 The Dissociate – Book Signing (Shepard Centre) Sat 11 AM · 4PM           by Debbie Ehrstien Indigo Shepard Regional Centre Calgary, AB

FEB 18 The Dissociate – Book Signing (Dalhousie) Sun 11 AM · 4PM                  by Debbie Ehrstien Indigo Dalhousie Calgary, AB

 

https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-dissociate-a-memoir-of/9780995962309-item.html?ikwid=The+Dissociate&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0

The Brain and the Aftermath of Early-Life Abuse

12 Monday Feb 2018

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I met several survivors at the signing this past weekend at Indigo CrossIron Mills. Courageous warriors that have big bold voices for the world to hear the truth and some just taking that first step in the healing process. Child abuse of any sort can leave lasting scares. And mental illness is often the result. Mental illness changes the way people feel, think and sometimes act.

The pain and struggle victims endure stay with them for life. 
Those imbedded scars NEVER go away. New research is now revealing what happens to the brain in the aftermath of early-life abuse. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319566.php

The economic impact of child abuse on society is staggering.
According to the Day model, which measures the judicial, social services, education, health, employment and personal costs of violence:
The total costs of child abuse (including child sexual abuse) are estimated to be $15,705,910,947 annually.

Please get educated to END childhood sexual abuse.

Get Educated to END Childhood Sexual Abuse

09 Friday Feb 2018

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Join me at my upcoming book signing this Saturday

Indigo – CrossIron Mills February 10th, from 11 – 4

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

Help END Childhood Sexual Abuse

https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-dissociate-a-memoir-of/9780995962309-item.html?ikwid=The+Dissociate&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=1

Get Educated to End Childhood Sexual Abuse – Meet the Author

02 Friday Feb 2018

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Indigo/Chapters/Coles have opened the door for me

Join me at my upcoming signings

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

Help End Childhood Sexual Abuse

FEB 3 The Dissociate – Book Signing (Chinook) Tomorrow 11 AM · by Debbie Ehrstien Chapters Chinook Calgary, AB

FEB 4 The Dissociate – Book Signing (Signal Hill) Sun 11 AM · Jonas W Magnien is going Indigo Signal Hill Calgary, AB

FEB 10 The Dissociate – Book Signing (CrossIron Mills) Sat 11 PM · by Debbie Ehrstien Indigo Crossiron Mills Rocky View County, AB

FEB 17 The Dissociate – Book Signing (Shepard Centre) Sat 11 AM · by Debbie Ehrstien Indigo Shepard Regional Centre Calgary, AB

FEB 18 The Dissociate – Book Signing (Dalhousie) Sun 11 AM · by Debbie Ehrstien Indigo Dalhousie Calgary, AB

APR 7 The Dissociate – Book Signing (Crowfoot) Sat 11 AM · by Debbie Ehrstien Chapters Crowfoot Calgary, AB

APR 14 The Dissociate – Book Signing (Signal Hill) Sat 11 AM · by Debbie Ehrstien Indigo Signal Hill Calgary, AB

APR 15 The Dissociate – Book Signing (CrossIron Mills) Sun 12 PM · by Debbie Ehrstien Indigo Crossiron Mills Rocky View County, AB

APR 21 The Dissociate – Book Signing (Shepard Centre) Sat 11 AM · by Debbie Ehrstien Indigo Shepard Regional Centre Calgary, AB

APR 28 The Dissociate – Book Signing (Dalhousie) Sat 11 AM · by Debbie Ehrstien Indigo Dalhousie Calgary, AB

MAY 13 The Dissociate – Book Signing (Crowfoot) Sun 11 AM · by Debbie Ehrstien Chapters Crowfoot Calgary, AB

Additional signing locations will be added

https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-dissociate-a-memoir-of/9780995962309-item.html?ikwid=Debbie+Ehrstien&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0

2nd Signing Indigo – Signal Hill – Mark your Calendars February 4th 2018

26 Friday Jan 2018

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Please join me at my 2nd Book Signing: help spread the word

Get Educated to End Childhood Sexual Abuse 

Indigo – Signal Hill 5570 – Signal Hill Ctr. SW Calgary from 11-4pm 

https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-dissociate-a-memoir-of/9780995962309-item.html?ref=isbn-search

The Dissociate: A Memoir of Secrets and Survival of Childhood Sexual Abuse

19 Friday Jan 2018

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The last 6 months have been full of ups and downs

I’m most proud of the release of my new book and the healing journey it took me on.
The Dissociate: A Memoir of Secrets and Survival of Childhood Sexual Abuse

I’m least proud of the darkness I experienced. At times dwelling on thoughts that have nothing to do with the present.

The universe has a way of providing all of us with gentle nudges in the direction we need to move in life to reach our authentic purpose.
The key is to listen.
In moments of darkness, I found it difficult to listen because of the loud chatter in my head.

These nudges from the universe and friends have taken me to a new chapter.

 I’m thrilled to share that my book is not only available for purchase through my website and Amazon Worldwide https://debbieehrstien.com/about-the-book/  As of this week, it’s available at Indigo/Chapters Stores. In the coming weeks I have been asked to participate in book signings at some of the local stores. I have graciously accepted and will continue to follow my purpose to help other survivors and supporters of sexual abuse and live a life without shame.