2024-04-24 22:51
While I am familiar with the concept, but never knew the term until recently…it is
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2024-04-23 16:17
ARTIST/SONG: Taylor Swift, “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?” (2024) This is a Survivor’s Song,
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2024-04-22 16:09
The art of walking meditation is not as popular as traditional methods of meditation where
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2024-04-21 15:45
NOTE: I apologize for not writing, in the past few days, but I have had
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2024-04-16 10:33
ARTIST/SONG: Alanis Morissette, “Hands Clean” (2009) I personally LOVE this song, which really shows the
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2024-04-15 10:33
A rough day at work can really wreak havoc on the rest of the week.
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2024-04-14 10:33
I was born to a Catholic family, so I am familiar with the concept of
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2024-04-13 19:20
If you’re wondering about the title, it’s in Latin. The English translation is: ‘Justice Served
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2024-04-12 10:33
SOURCE: https://www.dressforsuccess.org Wording/Description From Their Website: Dress for Success is a global not-for-profit organization that
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2024-04-11 10:33
What exactly is guilt tripping? Well, it does NOT involve fun destinations or frequent flyer
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2024-04-10 10:33
I love the song “Comfortably Numb,” by Pink Floyd. I’m listening to it currently, as
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2024-04-09 12:56
ARTIST/SONG: ‘Til Tuesday, “Voices Carry” (1985) I had to do a throw back to my
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2024-04-08 10:33
There may be times when we question whether we are “enough.” We may wonder if
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2024-04-07 14:32
The Lord God works in mysterious ways, that’s for certain. I love writing and I
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2024-04-07 02:48
SOURCE: https://udayton.edu/artssciences/initiatives/erma/index.php I am humbled and beyond thrilled to have won a DC Stanfa Memorial
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2024-04-03 22:29
“Sexual Assault Awareness Month” (SAAM) is basically a time when people focus on spreading awareness
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2024-04-02 10:33
***WARNING: Explicit Lyrics; Uncensored*** I am going to start posting old and new songs that
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2024-04-01 11:56
When it comes to April Fool’s pranks, there are definitely some lines you should NOT
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2024-04-01 11:48
Life is full of potentially awkward moments, and running into your Ex is one of
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2024-03-31 17:17
During the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, women played some serious
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2024-03-30 14:47
SOURCE: https://www.worldbipolarday.org/ I honor this day, because I honor ALL with mental illness, but mainly because I have a family member with Bipolar Affective Disorder and a few friend… Read More
2024-03-28 10:33
I’ve loved Pokémon since my oldest child introduced me to them in 1997. My oldest was nearly five and going to preschool. All the kids his age were talking about this latest fad… Read More
2024-03-26 04:03
Life is all about emotions, and as much as we might like them to hold steady, it’s just not going to happen. If it did, it would mean we’d miss out on the truly happy and momento… Read More
2024-03-25 11:29
Many times abusers are accused of or suspected to have bipolar disorder. Subsequently, victims of abuse who have bipolar disorder are often tortured by their abusers with idol threats and go… Read More
2024-03-22 10:33
SOURCE: https://bluestarfam.org/food-insecurity-resources/ (Wording from their website): Food insecurity is a complicated issue, and several factors give rise to its prevalence across all mi… Read More
2024-03-21 10:33
Okay, first things first…what does skimp mean? According to Dictionary.com, /skimp/, verb, means to: expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an a… Read More
2024-03-20 15:06
This is NOT a fairytale, unless you like the old world ones where dark things happen. Elodie is NOT a run-of-the-mill-princess. Warning: this is a DARK ride. However, if you’re looking… Read More
2024-03-19 10:33
I have a mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), due to long-term domestic abuse so I am posting this as a PSA…I used to be so sharp and organized and multi-functioning. My TBI has really… Read More
2024-03-18 10:33
Differentiating between domestic abuse and bipolar disorder can be complex as both can manifest in behaviors that may be harmful to the relationship. It’s essential to approach this wi… Read More
2024-03-17 19:41
I love coming across progressive thinkers like Chris! I was taught similarly: meet people where they are, and just “love” them as Jesus would. You don’t have to practice wh… Read More
2024-03-15 11:55
SOURCE: https://www.habitat.org/ (According to their website wording & Wikipedia’s): Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI), generally referred to as Habitat for Human… Read More
2024-03-14 11:54
SOURCE: https://www.dustinpoynter.com/ Dustin Poynter is the Red Flag/Green Flag Guy. Aren’t familiar with him? A montage of his work is in the YouTube link below. Please enjoy! I disc… Read More
2024-03-11 10:33
If you’ve been out of the dating world for a while and now you’re stepping back in, you might be surprised at what you find. Many things have changed! The same tips you grew up w… Read More
2024-03-11 03:35
I read an interesting article this morning, which I thought about deeply for a while, then decided to weave in my own contributions and ponderings. Bear with me. I am an AVID reader, so I&rs&hell…Read More
2024-03-09 17:37
***TRIGGER WARNING!*** This blog article references physical abuse! Please proceeding reading with caution! What is nitpicking? Well, it derived from picking lice eggs/larvae, also known as… Read More
2024-03-08 20:52
Hey ladies (and gents too, of course), did you know that March 8th is a very special day? That’s right, it’s International Women’s Day! But have you ever wondered where thi… Read More
2024-03-07 12:13
***TRIGGER WARNING!*** This blog post contains references to physical domestic violence. Please proceed reading with extreme caution! I never really blamed my former mother-in-law…in… Read More
2024-03-05 20:27
***TRIGGER WARNING!*** This blog article references physical abuse! Please proceeding reading with caution! Do we always need to be reachable? How did we ever function prior to smartphones o… Read More
2024-03-04 13:23
Monday was a rough day personally, so seeing this message was VERY much needed! I hope it blesses you too!
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2024-03-04 04:20
I realize this isn’t a REALLY old movie, but it is nearly 30 years old…there is a 2018 remake, courtesy of the Lifetime Network. SYNOPSIS “No One Would Tell” is a 19… Read More
2024-03-01 17:20
SOURCE: https://www.epilepsy.com/ From the Epilepsy Foundation of America website: Seizure First Aid Certification is offered by the Epilepsy Foundation as the only certification program for… Read More
2024-02-29 17:20
I didn’t have any pertinent financial resources to share today, so I thought I’d do a book review on a book that I was reading and JUST finished. My 2024 is going to be filled wi… Read More
2024-02-27 03:47
I am NOT a hugger. I mean I will hug my kids, my parents/siblings, and significant other…but that’s pretty much it! Why? In a world of hugging and showing emotions, I choose to… Read More
2024-02-27 02:37
Scooby-Doo is the longest-running cartoon on television…did you know that??? You might enjoy watching it just for laughs and to see the villains brought to justice by those “pes… Read More
2024-02-22 17:23
SOURCE: http://www.thehubgarage.org/ From the organization’s “ABOUT” page: Being a single mom is one of the hardest jobs in the world. So we’ve made it our job t… Read More
2024-02-21 11:33
I recently was watching a Tik Tok video from a man who had been imprisioned for nineteen years, then pardoned. He was friends with another inmate, whom he later found out was a serial killer… Read More
2024-02-20 11:33
SOURCE: https://amzn.to/42H74GT I had Amazon Prime, so I decided to watch Jennifer Lopez’s “This is Me…Now” short film. It’s not really a film, per se, pretty… Read More
2024-02-19 16:47
Thinking positive thoughts every day will allow you to live a more positive life. It’s easy to be overcome by negative thoughts and experiences, and it’s important to create a po… Read More
2024-02-18 18:25
The myth of the abusive shepherd who breaks the legs of his lambs is a tale that has echoed through time, originating from various cultural and literary traditions. This allegory, while seem… Read More
2024-02-15 18:38
I have to say, I am SO glad Valentine’s Day is O-VER!!! I love having my honey as my Valentine, so it’s not that…it used to be a day that sucked for me, because I could ne… Read More
2024-02-13 03:43
So, feeling very “down with love” this year, or still reeling from getting out of that abusive relationship? Valentines Day is literally in two days! Want some interesting, yet h… Read More
2024-02-05 17:24
Pexels – CCO Licence Suffering an injury is never anyone’s idea of a good time, but it can be even worse when that injury seems to hang around longer than the smell that time you… Read More
2024-02-01 03:50
What’s the thing you’re most scared to do? What would it take to get you to do it? I don’t mind flying on commercial airplanes, for work or pleasure, but I don’t like… Read More
2024-01-30 02:51
I guess I am going to have to say American Football, if I have to pick a favorite sport to watch AND play. I have had a “love/hate” relationship with Football. First, I was born… Read More
2024-01-28 16:47
To be fair, I’m going to have to participate more by buying a ticket. We play periodically: buying a PowerBall QP, a Hoosier Lotto, and a scratcher. Sadly, the only lottery I’ve… Read More
2024-01-28 15:26
SOURCE: http://www.walterslawwv.com/ I post this ALREADY knowing that this is going to get me backlash. As a Christian person, I don’t believe that divorce is the answer. I know how mu… Read More
2024-01-25 13:29
So, I LOVE the outdoors…that, AND, I’ve always loved fantasy. When perusing the RoadsideAmerica.com website, that shows obscure places to take road trips to (it’s a MUST v… Read More
2024-01-02 01:19
Developing positive relationships that last through good times and bad times requires discovering who we are. Due to past failures to discover who they are, many people continue to fail rela… Read More
2024-01-01 23:19
It’s my FAVORITE time of year! Bloganuary!!! This is my 3rd year participating! #bloganuary My biggest challenges this year is purely surviving this year. Meaning, I’m still a si… Read More
2023-12-27 23:31
I know it’s a few days AFTER, but I had to say: I feel SO blessed this Christmas season! I have always felt blessed, but maybe just MORESO this year…let me explain… First… Read More
2023-12-24 15:13
It’s Christmas Eve and I wanted to send a message about what an awesome man Joseph, husband of Mary and Stepfather to Jesus, truly was — in his time period and now! Mary was betr… Read More
2023-12-23 14:11
NOTE: I originally just posted this on Facebook, but decided the world needed to hear it too, not just my friends and personal followers. The post is referring to Friday, December 22. Enjoy… Read More
2023-12-19 12:46
Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich: Working from home, while offering flexibility and comfort, can sometimes lead to a drop in motivation. Without the structure and social environment of a traditi… Read More
2023-12-19 11:33
Another amazing music artist reached out to me and I am blown away with her music! “Brave Girl” really hits home for survivors! YouTube video link of this incredible song is at t… Read More
2023-12-18 12:23
Maybe you wonder what’s really going on when you feel like certain events push your buttons. It’s time to take control of your emotional triggers by increasing your awareness and… Read More
2023-12-18 02:12
TOPIC: “The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.” — Psalm 11:5 ESV In General: Psalm 11:5 (ESV) states, “The Lord t… Read More
2023-12-18 01:56
I realize that the 1944 version with Ingrid Bergman is more famous, but that movie is NOT freely viewed (but highly recommended, as it’s awesome). I have provided the original version… Read More
2023-12-11 11:43
Seasonal depression is a more common term for a condition named SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). SAD is a recurring depression that often occurs in the late fall and winter months. Contrar… Read More
2023-12-07 18:33
SOURCE: https://www.thechristmastreeproject.org/ (Wording Copied from the Agency’s website): PROBLEM: There are too many families that cannot afford a Christmas tree. Christmas can be… Read More
2023-12-06 23:31
How are you doing today? I mean, you know, mentally? It’s okay to not be okay — just don’t stay there! It can be a dark and dreary place! Are you feeling like you need to g… Read More
2023-12-05 15:43
SOURCE: https://lightentheholidays.halotop.com/ When in active abuse, I often dreaded the holidays. My Abuser to use his best bad manners and misbehavior, so I would just hang on and survive… Read More
2023-12-04 11:33
Nothing makes you question your worth as a person faster than being bullied. Bullies make you feel small so that they can feel powerful. And it works! They leave you feeling helpless, vulner… Read More
2023-12-04 02:57
SYNOPSIS: “Rebecca” is a 1940 psychological thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, based on Daphne du Maurier’s 1938 novel of the same name. The film stars Laurence Ol… Read More
2023-12-01 12:26
SOURCE: https://www.shpbeds.org/ Did you and your kids just get out of abuse and have NOTHING? I’ve been there and it’s hard, especially when it’s bed time for the kiddos… Read More
2023-11-30 18:17
SOURCE: https://www.findhelp.org/ Are you needing help, albeit financial, housing, medical, etc.? Not sure where to turn? One of your first stops should be Findhelp.org. Starting at this sit… Read More
2023-11-30 04:48
Black and Blue by Anna Quindlen, published in 1998, is a touching exploration of the stark reality of domestic violence and the courageous journey of a woman striving to break free from an a… Read More
2023-11-27 11:33
NOTE: With the holidays coming up, along with the stressors comes rich, sugary foods! I thought this post might be beneficial! Do you feel like you have a never-ending battle with the scale?… Read More
2023-11-26 20:15
TOPIC: “Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.” – Colossians 3:19 Colossians 3:19 from the English Standard Version (ESV) of the Bible states, “Hus… Read More
2023-11-26 18:36
STORY LINE: “The Red Shoes” is a 1948 British film directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. The film is a blend of drama and ballet, and it tells the story of a young b… Read More
2023-11-25 16:39
SOURCE: https://plus.qvc.com/ An alternate title to this blog post COULD be “I’ve Decided to Stop Being a Grinch.” The winter holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas) always p… Read More
2023-11-24 13:53
SOURCE: https://www.calendarpedia.com/ I don’t know about you, but I’m a visual-spacial person and I HAVE to have structure (especially with a TBI and anxiety issues). So, I stil… Read More
2023-11-23 17:29
SOURCE: https://www.clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ Financial abuse can be and is a huge part of domestic abuse — so much so, that when a victim gets out of DV, finances was one… Read More
2023-11-22 11:33
Escaping DV and tasting freedom can be VERY scary, but is it worth it? The ultimate answer is YES, but it does get uncomfortable and hard at times. However, in active abuse, didn’t you… Read More
2023-11-21 11:33
SOURCE: https://www.the52book.club/2024-reading-challenge/ I am in “planning mode” for 2024, for my own self-care and self-improvement. I found an interesting “challenge:&r&hell…Read More
2023-11-20 11:33
Do you get unwanted attention from others despite being in a committed relationship? This type of attention can be an annoyance. Learn more about unwanted attention and what you can do to pr… Read More
2023-11-19 18:29
***TRIGGER WARNING: This blog post speaks about physical abuse, physical harm, and murder. Please take extreme care when reading!*** A few weeks ago, I posted a blog entry, entitled: “… Read More
2023-11-19 16:24
SOURCE: https://internationalmensday.com/ The DVWW is NOT anti-men…instead, this site is against abusers who can be any gender. Positive men are loved and appreciated here! And hey, i… Read More
2023-11-18 18:45
As a speaker and a writer, I have always had a fascination with speaking well and getting my point across whilst being understood — BUT not to come off as rude/hurtful or pretentious… Read More
2023-11-18 01:54
SOURCE: http://www.ecoATM.com/ I had a phone that was all but destroyed by my daughter’s fiancée. It was one I purchased and provided for him, a few years ago, but ultimately be… Read More
2023-11-16 20:20
SOURCE: https://www.pggoodeveryday.com/ I have put coupon websites on here before, but I will continue to do so, so you all can have multiple resources for savings! Food, personal products… Read More
2023-11-15 12:45
SOURCE: https://bit.ly/48QkDq4 Wording taken from Facebook posting: Your Voice Matters! The Hotline is conducting a survey to learn about survivor experiences with reproductive coercion and… Read More
2023-11-10 13:50
SOURCE: https://enrollmentpartnerexcess-snap.sales-hub.com/ Excess Telecome ACP is a growing and leading Broadband and Technology Company offering Government Subsidized products and internet… Read More
2023-11-08 04:35
SOURCE: https://nanowrimo.org/national-novel-writing-month Welcome to National Novel Writing Month! I am participating! I sign-up every year, but don’t quite get the writing done like… Read More
2023-11-06 12:59
Have you had an open discussion with your partner about important life questions? Their answers can teach you more about your partner and their dreams and goals. Even better, these discussio… Read More
2023-10-31 11:32
This is my last week working retail. I have no little children to take trick-or-treating, so I worked my part-time job at Dollar General this evening. Since it was Halloween, there were seve… Read More
2023-10-30 10:33
If you’re in an abusive relationship, it’s challenging to see the signs. Abuse can come in many forms, and often abusers will try to hide their behavior from friends and family… Read More
2023-10-29 10:58
Divorce displeases God and goes against His Word. However, God hates domestic abuse more, in which that supersedes divorce. You’re probably wondering how I know this? Because it is IN… Read More
2023-10-28 15:46
I was asked by Safe Passage (my advocacy agency that helped me) to be the guest speaker at our local candlelight vigil on Thursday, October 26. I was and STILL AM SO HONORED! I am thrilled a… Read More
2023-10-27 19:29
So my review of Stephanie Land’s Class book received a hearty “thank you” from the author herself, on Thursday, October 26th, via Instagram (see photo evidence above). I co… Read More
2023-10-25 10:33
You know, this book doesn’t come out until November 7, 2023, but I HAD to read it, so I could review it — then my readers would want to rush out and read it also. Stephanie Land… Read More
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