Dear Dr.Eve I have LOST my husband in more ways than one.Just over a month ago, my husband and I were both diagnosed withCovid-19, and as sick as we both were, we cared for one another and tried toremain positive. I was admitted to hospital and days later my husbandwas admitted to the same hospital.We […]
Tag Archives: Trauma
14
Dec
Dec
In 2020 I stayed home. I have not stayed home for many many years. For the past number of years I have been on airplanes, buses, trains and ships, and stayed in many many hotel rooms across the globe. I have not stayed home. Right at the beginning of lock down I used my home […]
Abuse, Advice, Intimacy, Lifestyle, Love, Relationships, Trauma, Uncategorized
Understanding addictions in Covid-19
10
Jun
Jun
Like me , I am sure you have an opinion about the reinstatement of alcohol in Level 3. I celebrate the return of some of our freedom, mostly the freedom to trade and boost the economy. Like most freedoms, this comes with a cost. And the cost of alcohol is high on the health […]
Abuse, Advice, Harassment, Intimacy, Love, Marriage, Men's Health, Relationships, Sexual Health, Uncategorized, Womens Health
Angry Words are a one way ticket to Gender Based Violence
21
Jan
Jan
Has there ever been a time in your life when you have got so angry that you ended up hurting someone you care about ? With words, not actions, just words. Words that left you looking around and wondering out of whose mouth did those words just come? Once you have returned to emotional […]
Abuse, Advice, Harassment, Intimacy, Lifestyle, Love, Relationships, Sexual Health, Uncategorized
Forgiveness of my perpetrator : yes or no ?!
09
Jul
Jul
I observe closely the hand wringing and agitated physical movements as I hear the contradictorily strong voiced declarations. Declarations of hard work to get to this place of acceptance.and peace. Hard work toward Forgiveness. This is followed by intense gazing at me, short silences, as the person waits for my response. Approval […]
Relationships, Sexual Health
Some Healing Advice For Those Whose Childhood Trauma Shattered Their Sexuality And Intimacy
02
Oct
Oct
In 1998 the CDC uncovered a link between childhood trauma and chronic diseases people develop as adults as well as social and emotional problems. The man on my therapy couch tells me he “explodes” with his partner. He shamefully confesses verbally abusing her and cries as he tries to understand why he hurts the person […]