The Transformative Power of Self-Compassion and Self-Care: A Journey to Healing
Owning My Worth and ValueThe journal entry exposes the damaging belief that I was unworthy of anything better—a toxiclie that kept me trapped in the cycle of abuse. I realized that being alone was far healthier thanbeing in a destructive relationship. Extending Compassion InwardSelf-forgiveness was a profound act of self-love. I had to forgive myself […]
Understanding Grit and a Mother Way of Teaching It.
Grit, by definition from the Oxford Dictionary is described as, courage and resolve; strength of character.My mom is the epitome of grit. For a woman who went through her own struggles with a brain tumor,surgeries, chemo, radiation, etc; she never failed at continuing to have strength along a path she didn’tchoose, it chose her.Our relationship […]
Surviving 15 Years of Domestic Abuse: My Fight for Freedom and My Children”
I was in a 15 year relationship with my ex and we share two children together. During our relstionship, my ex would verbally, emotionally and mentally abuse me, and there were times when he would physically abuse and he threatened to kill me on several occasions. I left a few times but would go […]
Survivor’s Journey: From Abuse Survivor to Advocate
I want to share my story in hopes that it will help some other victim. I met this man on a dating site. We met and started dating, we dated for about 7 months when he asks me to marry him. I will admit I had fallen in love with him, he was a very […]
“From Abuse to Freedom: My Journey to Healing and Self-Love”
I believed I was in love. I convinced myself that our constant arguments and reconciliations meant we were destined for marriage and a happily ever after. I thought our satisfying physical connection and his attraction to me ensured a lasting relationship. At 21, I endured a year-long relationship with him, believing he was the one because he was only […]
Post Separation Abuse
Post-separation abuse can be defined as ongoing and willful patterns of intimidation fromsomeone’s former intimate partner, including legal abuse, financial abuse, and threats ofendangerment to any children involved. While separation from an abusive partner can often bethought of as the solution, the risk for lethality indicates an escalation in these behaviorsfollowing the separation.Post-separation abuse takes […]
