Christmas in July
Photo by Olena Bohovyk on Pexels.com Truthfully I have been having a very rough few months physically speaking. I have been struggling and it is challenging mentally to always feel…
Disabled Yet Capable
The month of July is Disability Awareness month. One of the pieces of my journey in life is the fact that I am disabled and I have been for about…
Knowing When to Leave
One of the most challenging things to do in an abusive or toxic relationship is to find a way out. To know when you need to leave. When you are…
Mother’s Day
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…
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…
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…
The Best Decision For My Foster Daughters
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…
Reclaiming Special Events After Trauma
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…