Some Helpful Links

COMPLEX PTSD 

I found this site that describes what it is like to experience Complex PTSD in a way that makes so much sense: http://www.crazyherbalist.com/#/teachings-trauma/

DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS

This site is a must read for information on dissociative disorders: http://did-research.org/

This site is set up as a participatory Q and A: http://this-is-not-dissociative.tumblr.com/

This site frames dissociative disorders in ways that I find helpful: https://di.org.au/

COLLECTIVE TRAUMA

A piece on everydayfeminism.com: 6 Disturbing Links Between My Mental Health and Growing Up In Poverty

HELPFUL TOOLS

This adult coloring book consists of 17 chapters of healing steps.  Each chapter has information, healing tips, and affirmations:  http://colortoheal.com/

IN-PERSON PEER SUPPORT

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse is a group I’ve found helpful. They have several groups all over the world, and the environment has felt really safe to me. You don’t have to only go to the group either to benefit as they have put several helpful materials on-line for free: http://www.ascasupport.org/