I…Can’t…Breath – Self-Care Needed

Trigger Warning: This post is all about triggers. Triggers are different for everyone. You never know when they are going to show up. I am sharing in hopes of helping others. As I am standing in the shower, I feel someone behind me then he touches me. My heart is racing. I can’t breath. I … More I…Can’t…Breath – Self-Care Needed

Rising After the Darkness – The Secret of Thoughts

Having experienced verbal, sexual, emotional, and physical abuse, I often get lost in a pattern of negative thoughts and despair. One thing leads to another and I forget that I get to choose. I can’t cope with life. I start having nightmares about my X. I go into survival mode and everything seems hard. Sometimes … More Rising After the Darkness – The Secret of Thoughts

Domestic Violence – Intimate Partner Violence – Raising Awareness

Over 20 years ago as my X started belittling me and yelling at me on a regular basis I did not realize what was happening. The abuse didn’t happen over night. There were gradual changes in his behavior. He slowing began controlling everything and blaming the outcome on me. I began to believe I was … More Domestic Violence – Intimate Partner Violence – Raising Awareness