Category Archives: Domestic Violence

Healing

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

Yesterday I had an online conversation with a friend of mine. He had posted something stating that he wasn’t a nice guy. Now Bob is human, but he is a nice guy. We went back and forth until I sent … Continue reading →

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The universe is speaking. Are you listening?

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

Sometimes I think that the universe, my higher power or whatever you want to call it is talking to me. Okay honestly I think it is all the time. At times I hear it and others not even close. It … Continue reading →

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Surprise! I can still be thrown

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Over lunch recently I read a blog that discusses a study of women in domestic assault cases who drop the charges. The article was interesting but I was thrown for a loop by a statement. The comment was about the … Continue reading →

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I never thought I would say this

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

In writing about my abuse I discovered something I thought I would never feel or say. I am happy that my brother Sean is not here. Sean and I were really close and he would know what was going on. … Continue reading →

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My truth and letting it go

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

There is this idea of “getting over” things. I think it is a great concept, but it does require work for most situations. Rarely is it as easy as people seem to think. I have my truth. We all do. … Continue reading →

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Thoughts at the dealership: denial

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

I spent part of my day at the dealership. I love that place! No really I do. They have great coffee, computer room, free wi-fi and a kicking TV. Not to mention they are just all so nice. It is … Continue reading →

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Warning: Adult Content – The Aftermath of the Abuse Part 1

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

I find it interesting that people never realize the aftermath of abuse and rape. How many times have you heard someone say “It’s over. Stop thinking about it.” If it was that easy we who have experienced it would all be … Continue reading →

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Warning Adult Content: The Abuse

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

**Warning: This blog is about the abuse that I experienced with the Ex. It may be upsetting and triggering for some. To understand me you don’t have to read this, but I do have to tell it.** My relationship with … Continue reading →

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Let’s look at the numbers

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

Abuse in our countries is something that we all get indigent about when it stares us in the face, but we don’t want to talk about it. I find that more and more the issues that people want to discuss … Continue reading →

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It is time to wake up –

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

There are times when I am so disheartened by what humans do to one another. Turn on the news or read articles on-line, in a newspaper and you totally see it. If you are a survivor of any kind of … Continue reading →

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