Overcoming Stigma of Sexual Assault
As we come to a close of sexual assault awareness month I think it is very important to address the stigma that follows this type of assault and how hard…
Birthdays Post Divorce
Photo by George Dolgikh on Pexels.com After divorce or departing from a long term relationship special days can be difficult. They may remind you of happy moments that you miss.…
Therapy for Sexual Assault
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Therapy is a critical component to recovery after a traumatic experience, especially one like sexual assault. There are so many types of therapy and…
PTSD and Sexual Assault
Photo by RODNAE Productions on Pexels.com PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a condition not just faced by veterans (although it is more common). It can develop from any…
Sexual Assault & Power
Photo by Luca Nardone on Pexels.com Most of the time sexual assault really boils down to the perpetrator exerting power and control over you. They may lack the sense of…
No Means No
As I mentioned in my previous blog post: https://strengthinmystory.com/sexual-assault-awareness-month/, this month is sexual assault awareness month. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions when it comes to sexual assault. These misconceptions often…
Easter with a Narcissist
Happy Easter 2023 everyone! This is one of the holidays that just brought irritation to my spouse. We did not celebrate in the religious way, but more so as a…
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. Did you know that approximately 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men in America experience some form of sexual…
Grief is Like Glitter
I am by no means the creator of this, but I love the metaphor: grief is like glitter. One of my good friends is not a fan of this phrase.…
Drawing Boundaries in Relationships
Personally, I have never had good boundaries for myself. I am generally a very easy going person with a lot of patience. I love helping others and making others happy.…