There are so many negative cliches about aging. After my 21st birthday, I could care less about celebrating my birthday. Now at 40, I fully embrace my years on this earth and am proud of where I am mentally. I feel that the challenges I have faced created many opportunities to learn, grow, evolve and… Continue reading Nothing can hold me down
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Gathering hope, one more try
I have overcome many obstacles in my life that I thought at the time would break me. Ten years ago, while I was still married, I lost my house in the housing crash of 2008. Even today I still struggle putting that experience into words that accurately portray how that felt. In the three years… Continue reading Gathering hope, one more try
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One voice can start a revolution
There are many periods of my life in which I felt alone, utterly alone. The impact trauma and abuse has on an individual creates the prefect environment for isolation to take over. There are many reasons for one to withdraw and for me it was mostly fear. I was afraid for those around me to… Continue reading One voice can start a revolution
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Some words from the broken hearted
It's really difficult for me to think about my two boys these days. As a result of my divorce from their father, my ex-husband, we have become estranged. For the last 18 months I have had no communication with either of my teenage sons. My oldest told me I was no longer welcome in his… Continue reading Some words from the broken hearted
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A voice from within
Traditionally October and November have been difficult months for me stemming from the severe traumatic abuse I endured seven years ago. It's a fact that those with PTSD (I have Complex PTSD) can suffer from the "anniversary effect" from our trauma. For that reason, when fall rolls around, the smell in the air can trigger… Continue reading A voice from within
