Has it really been that long !
Much has happened in the intervening months - in particular I had a kind of "breakdown" I suppose one could call it and as it seemed connected with the my childhood in the brethren, my research in this area had to go on hold.
I have been encouraged to try blogging again by the experience of reading a blog by another former member who found writing to be therapeutic. I am currently re-reading his blog as I am presenting a paper using it at a conference in Dublin in June. It is proving difficult - I feel rather humbled by his writings.
Somehow this summer I have to find both the courage and the time to revisit my research and kick start it seriously. I am meeting with my supervisor on Monday to see how she can help.
Potentially I have a lot of time available over the next few months though there is a lot of marking to attend to at the university and next year's timetables to plan.
Any ideas out there how I can get my head down and ignore distractions including emotional ones??
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Good question .How do we get our head down totally away from emotional distractions .When we can get out of the EB but the emotional distractions is a life sentence sanctioned by society .I think we would need to become totally viod of honest feelings .
Jill asked, “Any ideas out there how I can get my head down and ignore distractions including emotional ones??”
When my daughter had to apportion her time between research, teaching and administration, she reserved a fixed time for research every morning, and let her colleagues and students know that she would not be available to talk to them during that period. She locked the door and did not answer the telephone.
I was never so organised. I did research when there was spare time, so it often got squeezed out.
Thanks you two! I have to switch the moderation on as an annoying anonymous person was posting rude things. I will disable it after a while in the hopes that he has gone away.
I think I might have to follow your daughter's example Ian ... if I can!! I was thinking maybe set a whole day aside each week if I can. And if I blog every morning say that should keep me in touch with where I am ....hopefully anyway. We shall see!
Anyway Jill the research being done is being taken notice of .
http://www.perrybulwer.com/religion-child-abuse-news/2008/6/20/cult-researcher-reveals-emotional-cost-of-separation.html
In time those that need to be concerning themselves with these things .Will have no choice but to open their eyes .
I send you and others like you many many thanks in hope that this will atleast help a little in your strength to carry on .In knowing that it is infact apreciated by many .
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