Break the Cycle
I’m 22 years old. I was in a relationship with this man since November 2010 and left October 2013. In the coarse of our relationship the first thing he did was jerk me off the couch by my hair and it progressed worst over time. One day we got into a argument, I don’t even remember […]
The Man I Loved Abused Me During My Pregnancy
I thought he loved me. Thought I had met the love of my life. I was wrong. The man I loved abused me during my pregnancy, and it didn’t stop there. Looking back, I understand how I fell under his spell and why it took so long for me to leave.
National Mental Health Awareness Month
This is why the month of May shines a spotlight on Mental Health Awareness. We all deal with issues of mental health but survivors and victims of domestic violence have unique mental health needs, as well as barriers preventing us from reaching out for support.
The Mental in Me…
It’s at the times when life hit you unexpectedly is when we lose sight of the importance of our mental health and how much maintaining it at those moments truly saves us.
Ways Trauma Affects Mental Health
What is Trauma and where does it come from? Trauma can come in many different forms. More often than not, it comes from abuse, but abuse can also come in various forms. For instance, trauma can be caused by physical, verbal, and sexual abuse. It can affect how you feel and react to certain scenarios. […]
The Differences Between Anxiety, PTSD, and Depression
We’ve all heard about abuse triggering or causing anxiety, PTSD, and/or depression. However, do we know what any of those terms mean? What exactly does one go through when they’re experiencing these types of mental illnesses or triggers?
