Comments Policy

Comments to posts are encouraged to generate dialog on the issues raised on this site. When posting a comment, you can use your full name or just first name or anything you wish as long as it's appropriate. If you post regularly, please be consistent in the name you use.

A valid electronic mail address is required which will never be posted on the website. It's only used for private communication and, if you request, notification of new comments. If you check "Notify me of follow-up comments via email", it will allow you to keep track of the discussions.

While I cherish the right to free speech, I reserve the right to not post certain comments. This site is carefully edited, in part to keep it safe. It's not a message forum. Comments must be appropriate, contribute to the discussion, and be respectful. I do welcome healthy discussion, including disagreement.

All comments must be approved before they get published. If a comment does not get approved, I will let you know what the problems are. If you are still interested in having your comments posted, we can discuss how to rectify these problems and you can resubmit.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Welcome

"Healing from Trauma and Dissociation"

I'm Paul, a father, husband, scientist, educator, photographer and musician.

Mind Parts was created in September 2008 after a giant leap occurred in my healing journey of over 15 years. The site consists of my own insights on the aftermath of childhood sexual abuse, namely trauma stress and the full spectrum of dissociative coping mechanisms. I explore the healing process in a variety of ways, using creative contributions of original art, photography, poetry, and music as well as, hopefully, though-provoking essays. It's decidedly not a journal, though I do keep electronic and handwritten private ones. If I do write about personal experiences, it's with the goal of relating them to a larger theme. Comments are very much welcomed as I relish the opportunity to share with other survivors or anyone interested in these issues. If you prefer, you may contact me offline. My belief is that sites like these can contribute by offering unique perspectives and knowledge, thereby enhancing opportunities not only for survivors but for readers and society as a whole. Namaste!

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