The following information was mirrored from https://web.archive.org/web/20110827183640/http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/ritual_abuse/44693 – Several months ago, I sent a questionaire out to the professional community to find out the opinions of therapists who work with ritual abuse. I contacted the ISSD as well as several therapists whom I had heard of in the field. Why? Because I wanted a… read more »
This information was mirrored from https://web.archive.org/web/20110828063305/http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/ritual_abuse/45823 – Important note: This article does not, and is not meant, to take the place of work with a qualified therapist, which is essential to healing from severe trauma. The comments in this article are in general terms only, and are only opinions.* Healing. That is the goal in… read more »
This information is mirrored from https://web.archive.org/web/20110826023602/http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/ritual_abuse/72860 – Trigger warning: this article contains a strong Christian message. I am often asked, “Why have you chosen to write so openly on the topic of ritual abuse and mind control?” (Translation: Are you nuts? A secret worker for the cult giving out disinformation? Do you have a… read more »
This information is mirrored from https://web.archive.org/web/20110820012519/http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/ritual_abuse/54987 – Searching for a good therapist “You aren’t DID,” the therapist announced. I felt immense relief. This was a specialist in working with PTSD and DID, and the referral for a large Christian counseling group in Southern California. “You couldn’t be,” she continued, “because I lose time when I… read more »
Mirrored from https://web.archive.org/web/20120604040640/http://archive.suite101.com/article.cfm/ritual_abuse/95608 – Until recently, I have mainly written about programming and methods to work through and attempt to resolve it. But as I am working on my own healing, I am coming to realize that while breaking programming is important (and often life-saving), that eventually it becomes important to deal with core issues…. read more »
This information is mirrored from https://web.archive.org/web/20110531112930/http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/ritual_abuse/85063 – trigger warning: strong Christian message, includes Bible verses With the recent events that have created fear and concern about the implementation of military rule and/or the ushering in of the NWO for many, I wanted to add some thoughts. Will the NWO take over? It appears that… read more »
This information is mirrored from https://web.archive.org/web/20110908030101/http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/ritual_abuse/39908 – Survivors speak out on: Dissociation One of the most lingering effects of ritual abuse in a survivor’s life is the reality of dissociation. Dissociation can take many forms, and describes a complex continuum of methods to cope psychologically with intense pain. Ritual abuse is some of the most… read more »
This information is mirrored from https://web.archive.org/web/20110909093615/http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/ritual_abuse/39026 – Survivors Speak Out, part two: Survivors of ritual abuse come from all over the world. This is not a phenomenon limited to the United States or Europe. John, a survivor outside the U.S., shares his process of remembering:I did not always remember. As with many sexual assault survivors… read more »
This information is mirrored from https://web.archive.org/web/20110820204031/http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/ritual_abuse/39027 – Survivors speak out: On Remembering Part one: Important: part of this article contains discussion of survivor memories. If you are a survivor of ritual abuse, please be aware that reading about it may be triggering, and do not read if you become uncomfortable**A significant aspect of the… read more »
This article is mirrored from https://web.archive.org/web/20110821034444/http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/ritual_abuse/47803 – Trigger Warning:This article discusses Christianity, prayer, and spiritual warfare, deliverance, and the demonic in detail. It is not meant to replace therapy with a qualified counselor, and is only the opinion of a survivor, based on her personal experiences. “I command you to leave this woman’s body… read more »