by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Oct 2, 2023 | Loss, Recovery, Stress, Trauma
Reality check: some things don’t get better, at least right away. That doesn’t mean nothing gets better, but it means some situations may not, for a while. For example, there are diseases that are managed – not cured, unless God heals them. There are also...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jul 12, 2023 | Grief, Loss, Recovery, Trauma
Not long ago, I was having a talk with my assistant and friend, Judi Cotignola, about trauma, grief, loss and moving forward. We noticed something about the people in our lives who had experienced these tragedies. Some had moved forward and were seeing great things...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jun 7, 2023 | Relationships, Stress, Trauma
Can you read a post online that you disagree with and refrain from: Melting down emotionally Commenting with something rude, or lacking the fruit of the spirit Talking to your friends about how terrible the post was Reporting their post (online or in real life)...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jan 12, 2023 | Adoptees, Adoption, Family, Relationships, Reunion, Trauma
What I am about to share has been difficult to come to terms with this past week. In my heart, I already knew it, but having proof hurts just the same. I have said several times that even though Gus (my bio father) is dead, our story isn’t over. It won’t be until...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Dec 12, 2022 | Recovery, Leadership, Relationships, Trauma
Seven months ago I met my biological father, Gus, for the first time. Four months and fifteen days ago I brought him home to live with me, and became his full-time caregiver. It was the most amazing journey I have ever been on, and it was also one of the hardest. As...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Nov 28, 2022 | Trauma, Adoptees
People tend to think that whatever has happened to them is the worst because it’s what they’ve experienced personally. It’s common to hear people attempt to “one up” people when it comes to pain… “You think you have it bad? My...
