Reclaiming Myself: Escaping Toxicity and Embracing Freedom.
i ’ve been free for almost a year now… with the best boyfriend ever… with a puppy with him. The past 2-3 years before that were absolutely hell for me. A man took me over and took away WHO I WAS. and who i am today honestly. i’m not the same person i was before […]
No one should go through this.
At the age of sixteen I went through something, no one that age should go through. This is what caused me to go from a smart, caring, outgoing, and all around happy girl, to a girl who barely wanted to get out of bed, stopped going to classes, started failing every class, and was getting […]
Women’s Mental Health
There are numerous tips about how to remain happy 24×7 in life. However, when you havelost a loved one or a pet when you have met with an accident, when you are suffering froman abusive relationship, or when you are facing unending challenges in workplace politics,you tend to lose yourself. You lose the spark to […]
Unveiling Gaslighting: Deceptive Manipulation in Modern Media
We may usually think of someone being physically assaulted when we hear theterm “domestic violence,” but attacks on mental health are undoubtedly a part of it.Gaslighting is a tool of manipulation for abusers in which they make a victim questiontheir perception of reality. Below are a few examples of gaslighting in modern televisionand novels.Fool Me […]
The Forgotten: Animals are Survivors Too
I’ll be honest, my Sweetie Pie always had faith. She was the salt of the earth. My Bentley, well, every day washis first. They enjoyed the life before DV. My Great Gatsby was welcomed in during the height of theabuse, more so a gift for my stepson, because my abuser felt that would win him […]
Animal Warriors
Animals can play a significant role in helping domestic violence survivors in numerous ways. Here are some ways animals can provide support and comfort: Emotional Support: Animals, particularly pets like dogs and cats, offer unconditional love and companionship. Their presence can help survivors feel less lonely and provide emotional support during challenging times. Reducing Stress […]
