My Monster Has A Name

This is a personal weblog. The opinions expressed here represent my own, and not anybody else’s, including maybe even yours!

That said, the information provided on this site does not come with any warranties, guarantees or any other intention, except to help myself, and allow others like me to know that they are not alone, and maybe help one other person.

The writings on this blog have only been edited to my tastes, and only to please myself. Some themes are sure to be controversial, offensive, horrific, and hopefully sometimes inspiring (see Triggers).

I also must warn you that I sometimes curse like a sailor, and make no apologies for it. The way I see it, most topics I write about are the most powerful of my life, so I need some powerful language to express it. Deal or leave!

If you are squeamish, easily offended, or uncomfortable with progressive thought, you might want to keep your distance from me and this blog! But please, feel free to challenge me, disagree, or let me know just exactly how you feel. I expect it, and welcome your free flowing, uninhibited thoughts. However, I reserve the right to delete or disapprove any comment for any reason, but I cannot think of many… (see Etiquette)

Legal Stuff:

Comments:

Commentors on this site are encouraged to be radically honest, so their writings are also covered by the disclaimer above. Remember, their comments represent their opinions, and do not necessarily reflect my own!

Copyright:

Please read my Copyright page.

Downloads & Freebies:

Some downloads on the resources page were created by me. Therefore, they are sure to have errors and not be for everyone. Let me know what you like and what you do not. These are tools that I have used in my healing process, and that I think may be helpful for. Please feel free to download and customize until your heart is content.

Etiquette:

I open my arms to any and all who wish to register for my blog. Be aware though, that I expect you to act with kindness and compassion for fellow readers and commentors. Please do not criticize others on this blog, as these comments will never be seen! I moderate all comments to ensure that this is a refuge for everyone. However, I am a huge advocate of the first amendment and will post all appropriate comments. If I do not post your comment, I will try to let you know why.

Links:

Links provided on this site are for informational purposes only, and I cannot be held responsible for these sites availability or content. However, these are sites that I have used along my path of healing, and places that I have found useful information and/or refuge.

Marketing:

I am not interested in making money off of this blog, in fact I think that would be just ridiculous and unethical! Please do not contact me for advertising for any purpose, unless you want to be added to my blogroll. Thank you for the respect.

Medical Advice:

I do not provide any! It is not my intention to provide medical advice, only provide information, further my own healing, and share my experiences so that readers can better understand themselves and their mental and general health. If you are looking for reliable medical advice, or any qualified professional advice, please consult qualified personal in your area. I am not a doctor, nurse, or medical type of any sort!

Misuse:

I cannot be responsible for any misuse of the information on this blog, or any adverse effects that may be experienced from reading this blog. Please read at your own risk!

Product/Service Endorsement:

I do not represent or try to recommend any commercial products or services. I will however share with you products that I have found useful, and why. Please decide for yourself!

Registration/Privacy Policy:

Registration is required to post on this site. This is to hold authors accountable for their writing, avoid spam and hurtful posts, and to make the process smoother. Any information provided during the registration process will only be used in order for readers to interact with the site. Your private information, if any is provided, will never be shared with anyone.

Triggers:

-Please Read-

Please be advised that some material on this blog may trigger abuse survivors. If you are unaware of what ‘trigger’ means, it is when certain material may be disturbing to a reader, because of explicit material, such as disturbing images, talking about abuse, religion, profanity, or suicide and/or death.

Any posts written that may be triggering will clearly be marked for your safety and comfort with a * at the end of the post’s title (one for each scale rating). I have also integrated a visual star rating scale for trigger severity at the top of each post, on a scale of 0 to 5, with 0 causing no trigger and 5 making you want to run for this hills. It looks like this for a 3.5 rating:

Trigger Scale: (3.5/5)

If you ever disagree with my rating, please let me know.