The Sum of My Parts

An attorney and advocate for abuse victims shares her own triumph over trauma.
by Olga Trujillo, J.D.

It Gets Better

By Olga Trujillo, J.D. on January 8, 2012 in The Sum of My Parts

Each time I come out of the darkness I revel once again in the light and my newfound strength. I have overcome it and when it comes again, I will ride that out, too. In the meantime, I enjoy the peace of feeling happy, sane and stable. Read More

Dissociative Identity Disorder

Submitted by Dr. Mike on January 25, 2012 - 10:08am.

Dissociative Identity Disorder is one of the hardest disorders to treat. This is a result of the complexity of the disorder and all that is attached, shame, guilt, lost of identity, trying to find an identity, trauma to the ego and sub-ego. However over time and with the right therapist, clients can recover and live a normal lifestyle, one without fear, guilt, shame, or confusion. Glad to hear that you found healing.

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Olga Trujillo is an attorney, speaker, and advocate for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse.

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