I've been silent here for a couple of weeks and I just needed to give everyone a reason for my silence out of respect for all of you.

Right now I'm doing a great deal of trauma work and have started the integration process. This is taking a lot out of me and I'm unable to support anyone while trying to care for myself. So I've backed away a lot from the forum. I read when able and make general postings. But right now I'm unable to do any more then this. I need my time away right now.

Other things are happening right now as well. My brother is finishing his last chemo treatment today and tomorrow. He's getting ready for his next surgery at the end of this month. I'm having physical issues as well. I've broken my ankle on the 4th at my brother's. I'm dealing with the break which is hard. I'm not on any pain meds because for me with the DID pain medications do not work. Most of the time I do not feel any pain. Even though my foot is many colors and as big as a softball. I have a few moments of intense pain, but they go as fast as they come. This is one of the things that I learned in T is to when to seek medical attention.

This is something else that I have started to do and I ask everyone to please help me with this. I'm learning to use the bodies name. I still have problems answering to my name. But it's Lisa. I've started signing my post with Lisa. I don't wish to confuse anyone.

Thanks, Lisa