I wanted to focus on self-forgiveness, for blaming ourselves for justifying and normalizing violence. I think [violence] is often happening in our society, but I think a lot of...
Surviving Abuse
Mr. He
I was in an abusive marriage for 20 years, I was called a loser and it made me work harder to prove I wasn’t, I became an RN BSN, still attempting suicide several times, controlled...
This is my story…
I am amazing because I finally was able to speak up and stand up against the man who has been abusing me my entire life. My entire life I’ve been abused my countless people but the one...
Shards of broken glass
So, I start at my youth from a time I can go back to, I was around 12 years old this was way back in 1981 when times were different to now in 2022. Times were hard living and growing up on...
I’m still healing
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains a description of childhood rape. Before I start, I would like to note that this does not even cover a quarter of...
the middle point in life.
My story is not so much of a story yet, because i am still living. But for the day i pass into darkness, here is my story so far. I am 16 years old, as of yesterday. ive had a lot of trauma...
Surviving: Made To Battle
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains descriptions of childhood rape and sexual assault. Hello my name is saida luvenia Mahoney I am 25 years old I am...
I WITHERED AND BLOOMED AGAIN THIS TIME WITH MORE...
I still remember that chubby girl with full of love, dreams, energy, curiosity and desires. When she started blossoming, the people around plucked her very badly. One day, after trying so...
Untitled
Hello everyone out there. Hope you all are doing well. Today I want to share my story. The things I’m facing for the past 1 year. I’m a 22yr old living on my own for the first...
Strength & Surviving DV: The Makings of Dr. KayLa...
There are few words that can be used to describe KayLa Allen: unstoppable and unparalleled in her compassion, resilience, and drive. KayLa successfully balances the challenges of being a...