Broken Doesn’t Mean Finished
When we have faced trauma, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, physical assault, loss of someone close to us, etc. we are likely going to feel a sense of brokenness.…
“Jabuti The Tortoise” Powerful Metaphors
As a person who teaches children, I am a strong proponent of children's literature. It is a powerful tool to teach children, not only how to read, but also about…
Facing Fears and Conquering Them
Today I want to talk about facing fears, because today I have plans of conquering a fear of mine. I am absolutely terrified of going to places that I have…
Hope is a Powerful Thing
I was reminded this morning of a very important message, and I want to share that message with all of you. I was reminded of the power of hope. This…
Wedding Anniversary Post Divorce
In previous posts we have discussed the power of the anniversary effect when it comes to dealing with trauma. This may come from the time of year that your trauma…
But He Never Hit Me
This post is going to be a little different than the posts that I typically make. I want to share a poem with you all that I wrote for domestic…
It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com "It's a Marathon, not a sprint" is one of my all time favorite running quotes and I love to apply it to things in…
The Loss of My Dog
When getting out of an abusive relationship or going through divorce in general, there is a lot of loss. Even if doing these things is for the better, you are…
Fun Can Still Be Had
Both when you are recovering from trauma and when you have chronic illness the idea of "having fun" can have a weird perception. Often when you are chronically ill or…
What They Don’t Tell You
Photo by Ann H on Pexels.com When you go through divorce there are many things that people don't tell you. The things that they don't tell you is about how…