Kristin Kathaleen - ProfilesArchive

About Me

My healing journey from the wounds of childhood sexual abuse began when I was only 13 years old after a series of self destructive behaviors landed me in therapy. Sadly, this was my first "rock bottom" moment. Many more would follow. A year later I confronted the man who abused me for many years. When he denied everything I felt as if I had been permanently silenced.
I was not silenced. At 25 I have reclaimed my voice, and it is stronger then ever. I am determined to share my voice in the hope that I can reach those who suffer like I did. It has been an interesting journey and in the end I wouldn't trade in any aspect of it. I am in love with life again but it has taken every step to get to this point. I thank God for the struggle that made me who I am today.
I would describe myself as something of an ambitious and starry eyed dreamer. I do not know my limits which can be positive and challenging. I want to believe that anything is possible and for the most part I do.
In the words of Winston Churchill: "If you are going through hell -- keep going"
In my free time I run a website for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse. I also co-Author a Website Called The Survivor Archives.
Leaving the Cocoon
The Survivor Archives

My Interests

acupuncture, adobe photoshop, aromatherapy, astrology, ayurveda, belly dancing, books, buddhism, cats, chakras, children, creation theories, creative expression, crossword puzzles, culinary arts, dialectical behavior therapy, discussion, dream interpretation, education, energy, expansion, experience, fairy tales, flower essences, gnosticism, growth, healing, health, herbalism, imagination, intuition, jungian psychology, kundalini yoga, medicine, meditation, metaphor, mindfulness, myth, nature, peace, people, physics, recovery, restorative justice, shamanism, thrift shopping, traditional chinese medicine, vegetarianism, web design

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I'd like to meet:

I am looking to meet people who are ambitious about healing and dedicated to creating a better educated society for the sake of future generations.

Music:

Mazzy Star, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Nora Jones, Cat Stevens, St Germain, Django Reinhardt, Grateful Dead, Les Hommes, White Stripes, Bob Dylan, Lorenna McKennitt, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Tori Amos, Patsy Cline, Simon and Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Ravi Shankar, Pink Floyd, Joan Baez, Velvet Underground, The Doors, Cowboy Junkies, Medeski Martin and Wood, Janis Joplin, Leonard Cohen, Van Morrison, Enya, Beck, Sublime, Donavon, Radiohead, Gregorian Chants, Billie Holiday, Johnny Cash, Iron &; Wine, Josh Ritter, Mojave 3, Etta James, Allman Brothers; Brandi Carlile

Movies:

Walk the Line, Alice in Wonderland, Windhorse, Ghandhi, Kundun

Television:

The Office, History Channel, Home Improvement Shows, Dr.Phil

Books:

I am currently reading:

"Why People Don't Heal & How TheyCan"byCarolineMyss

"When Things Fall Apart" by Pema Chodron

"How to Be An Adult in Relationships" by David Richo

Heroes:

Survivors & Secondary Survivors, Teachers & Educators, Artists & Creators, Lovers & Healers...Those who try to make the world a better place.I am inspired by those who are afraid but live their lives anyway. Those beautiful people are my heroes.Layout made by

My Blog

New Project: The Survivor Archives

My friend Joanna and I have been talking for some time now about collaborating on an online project of some kind. As many of you know, she and I both run induvidual websites, both on healing fro...
Posted by Kristin Kathaleen on Fri, 25 Aug 2006 09:48:00 PST

Just in case you were wondering...

Everything Anyone Ever Wanted To Know About YouThe Basic StuffName?:Kristin Age?:25 Height?:5'10 Weight?:Not a Chance Birthday?:7-31-1981 Birthplace?:Fairfax, Virginia Current Location?:New Jersey Sch...
Posted by Kristin Kathaleen on Tue, 15 Aug 2006 02:33:00 PST

Runnin Shoes

One of my Moms favorite quotes is Bloom Where You are Planted. I think it goes hand in hand with the Pema Chodron wisdom about staying with your own plot of land and trusting that it can be cult...
Posted by Kristin Kathaleen on Sat, 06 May 2006 04:23:00 PST

Yey!

For those of you following my therapist saga; I think my search has finally ended! I found a therapist (who shall remain nameless :-) who is about 10 minutes away, willing to "take me on" (he s...
Posted by Kristin Kathaleen on Tue, 11 Apr 2006 05:41:00 PST

For a Friend -- About Journeying

For some years now I have been practicing Shamanic Journeying. Before I go on though I must say that I have very little formal training. I was taught by a Shamanic Healer but kind ...
Posted by Kristin Kathaleen on Thu, 06 Apr 2006 01:34:00 PST

Bargaining for Hope

I havent written in awhile and I dont really know what to say. Im exhausted or somewhere beyond exhaustion and my dreams are more intense then ever. I can hardly keep my eyes open in-betw...
Posted by Kristin Kathaleen on Tue, 04 Apr 2006 08:58:00 PST

Time is on my side

I have learned the hard way that before a person goes to the Dr., it is best to ask some questions. For example; are they board certified? Where did they receive their degree? And ...
Posted by Kristin Kathaleen on Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:52:00 PST

Changes

I'm sick on every level. I have been running a high fever for about a week straight and at this point I feel just wiped out. I'm exhausted not tired exhausted. I'm sleeping something like 15...
Posted by Kristin Kathaleen on Thu, 23 Mar 2006 09:01:00 PST

Irish Blessings for My Friends

May God grant you always...A sunbeam to warm you,A moonbeam to charm you,A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you. May your troubles be less,And your blessing be more.And nothing but happiness,Come...
Posted by Kristin Kathaleen on Fri, 17 Mar 2006 09:24:00 PST

Update on Doctors and Pharmacies

I made the transition to a new pharmacy today. The actual process took something like 5 minutes. Not too bad at all. &nb...
Posted by Kristin Kathaleen on Fri, 17 Mar 2006 02:59:00 PST