Demons in the Darkness of My Mind

I have the most crazy mind. I never know what to fucking believe. The left side of my brain logically … Continue reading Demons in the Darkness of My Mind

Surviving Attempted Rape, Twice

This is a secret I have kept for 32 years. Surviving two attempted rapes as a teenager. They were the … Continue reading Surviving Attempted Rape, Twice

Emotionally Unsafe

A relationship becomes emotionally unsafe when just one of the bullet points in the photo happens. Just one, that is … Continue reading Emotionally Unsafe

Broken Bones

All too often people who are abused have at some point had their bones broken. I know I have. Broken … Continue reading Broken Bones

The Truth is Out…

Don’t be afraid to speak the truth, ever! It took me many years to find my voice and speak out. … Continue reading The Truth is Out…

Forgiveness

Forgiveness is definitely the hardest thing I have ever had to do. How do you forgive someone for damn near … Continue reading Forgiveness

Victim vs. Survivor

People will ask what is the difference between victim and survivor because to the average person they are the same. … Continue reading Victim vs. Survivor

He Only Does it When He’s Drunk…

Dear goodness! I lost track of how many times I used this excuse when I was physically assaulted by my … Continue reading He Only Does it When He’s Drunk…

Insomnia & Anger

I have been living with severe insomnia since both of my brain injuries 20 years ago. I have to take … Continue reading Insomnia & Anger

How College Gave Me My Life Back

In 2005, my brother and his girlfriend convinced me to go back to college and I could car pool with … Continue reading How College Gave Me My Life Back

Drawing Again

After my traumatic brain injuries it became difficult for me draw. I became easily discouraged and just quit. My oldest … Continue reading Drawing Again

Who am I?

Who am I? I am a lot of things, but a victim is not one of them. I WAS a … Continue reading Who am I?