The Beginning: Valerie Deschamps
Why write my story? In my mid thirties I began reliving many unprocessed traumatic memories from my childhood. My life unraveled before my eyes. I was vomiting daily. I lost 100lbs in less than a year without even trying. I couldn't understand how it was that I had "forgotten" all of these memories as they started coming up piece by piece. Some had me trembling in tears. Others left my limbs covered in bruises. Some left me dry heaving. Each memory fragment gave me a piece of the bigger picture to understanding why I am the way I am. Mostly I learned that the mental impact a situation has on a person is tied with their ability to understand and comprehend what is going on around them. I honestly didn't understand what was happening. Sometimes I wonder if I would be better off not knowing and other times I am glad I know as it helped me adjust my life towards living in a more supportive and positive environment. I am writing about my experiences for me. I need ...