Stories of Strength

Happy Mother's Day to all of the Mother's out there, especially my amazing mom pictured above. Regardless of whether you adopted, fostered, birthed, or have animal babies. And lots of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Oftentimes, the decisions that are the best or the right thing to do, are the most difficult. They often come with a great cost, which can make them feel like…

After experiencing trauma and escaping toxic relationships, it can be very challenging to find joy in events or experiences you once enjoyed with your abusive significant other. A large step…

There are certain experiences in your life in which you expect support from loved ones, and sometimes that support is absent. I am feeling very nostalgic today and am thinking…

Have you ever felt scared to share your story and experiences with others? I have been terrified of sharing my story of surviving narcissistic and emotional abuse and recognizing that…