Category Archives: Domestic Violence

What if it is me?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

I am struggling with the idea that the abuse in my life is tied to me. How you ask? Maybe I attract it. Or foster it once in any kind of relationship. See I can pick out people who are abusive … Continue reading →

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Dealing with the hard things

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

We all have hard things to deal with in our lives. No matter how much we don’t want to, we do have to tackle them. Right now I am staring at the feelings tied to my abuse. Specifically tied to … Continue reading →

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Just because

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

As a survivor of abuse there comes a time when you hit the land of “just because”. This may be one of the hardest things in dealing with your abuse. I have always wanted someone to tell me why. To … Continue reading →

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Everything happens for a reason

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

Everything happens for a reason. I know that a lot of the time that statements seems so full of crap, but I do believe it’s true. We may not understand the reason for ages, but it is there. My experience … Continue reading →

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Reiki + Therapy = One Heck of a Ride

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

Yesterday was an emotional one obviously. Last night while talking to Ali it occurred to me that I am starting a new stage of my life. One of serious healing. This is healing of myself and helping others to do so. … Continue reading →

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The challenge: A rant

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

This is pretty much a rant. I need to get some stuff out and my hope is that the tears will stop. Here we go. I’m in a challenging place. I have dealt with my abuse on lot of levels, … Continue reading →

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Conversation Kills (Big Empty by Stone Temple Pilots)

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

Today is a raw day. Group was last night and I had a break through. Woo HOO! I ended up opening up about my abuse. Is it a good thing? Maybe, I don’t know. Does the group feel closer to … Continue reading →

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Abuse: Things to realize

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

When you are in an abusive situation everything is upside down and logic takes a long vacation. Nothing makes sense. It doesn’t matter if the abuse takes place when you are a child or an adult. Abuse shakes your very … Continue reading →

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Abuse: Things I wish I had done

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

Looking back I realize that I did the best I could during the time of my abuse. I wasn’t prepared for it in any way. Saying that, there are things I wish I had done. Tell someone: It doesn’t have … Continue reading →

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The Aftermath of Abuse: Part 2

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

When you are free of your abusive relationship that is it right? You are FREE! It is all over! Time to start living! Woo HOO! Totally, but let’s talk some hurdles that may have to be faced in the process. … Continue reading →

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