by Helen Papadopoulos | Apr 28, 2011 | Healing Sexual Abuse, Phoenix Rising Book Updates
“Just Trying to Survive” is the title of the first chapter of my book-in-progress, “Phoenix Rising.” For those of you just tuning-in, this work is an autobiographical account of the sexual abuse I experienced during my childhood and what it...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Dec 7, 2010 | Healing Sexual Abuse, Phoenix Rising Book Updates
Shattered Dispersed Ashes to ashes Dust to dust Then…a Spark There is Proof of Life My Spirit gathers I spiral up toward Heaven Like the Phoenix, I Rise …and Rise …and Rise Resurrected My Memories, Emotions and Thoughts My Passion for Life My Body...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Oct 27, 2010 | Healing Sexual Abuse, Phoenix Rising Book Updates, Self Help Skills
“Healing would have to be both the worst and the best thing that I have ever done (and continue to do). The worst part is the pain…oh the heart-breaking, soul-draining, almost-too-much-to-bear pain! Healing simply isn’t possible without it. In...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Oct 7, 2010 | Healing Sexual Abuse, Phoenix Rising Book Updates
Progress has been very slow since it is quite emotional writing this book…as you can well imagine. I have decided to write only when I am inclined to do so or have the energy to express myself about this aspect of my life. This is definitely not like the...