Hey everyone, It has been a super long time since I last blogged and I want to sincerely apologize. I had gone through a lot of different things and every time I felt like blogging I just couldn’t find the time or the strength to do so. I also had a really bad case of…
Author: A Life Worth Living For
I am a survivor of domestic violence; a blogger with a passion & mission to raise awareness on the silent issues of DV and to use my voice for the voiceless.
Reflection Over Troubled Waters
I’ve always been drawn to water. I love the oceans, lakes, and ponds. It is as if it is my own little piece of heaven. The place where I can let all my thoughts run wild and yet at the same time I can still feel at peace. I can scream out all my pains…
When The Darkness Settles
When the darkness settles And everything goes silent. That is when the thoughts run rampant Flashbacks of the past Lord, how long will this one last? Thinking about what I’ve been through Now knowing that it was all due to you Stronger now I’ve been set free From all the lies I once believed No…
Never Judge A Woman’s Strength(revised)
Follow my blog with Bloglovin I absolutely love this photo that happened to come across my Facebook News-feed on 11/03/2015. Never judge a woman’s strength, everything she has gone through has led up to this very moment and has prepared her for the next. A woman’s true strength really is in her survival story, whatever…
The Lost Wanderer (Part 1)
She was lost in her own hell. Barely holding on. She thought she knew better than to sleep with the devil. His lies kissed her lips and she was gone. His masked disguise left her blind. Her strength and courage was sucked right out of her. She was a dead woman walking. Scared to cry…
Have You Ever Wondered?
Have you ever wondered why? Why he or she covers up the lies? Why he or she doesn’t just leave? Why he or she cannot see what you see? Have you ever tried to understand? Walk in his or her shoes if you can? Ever think of the dangers that are at hand? Do you…
When She Awoke
One morning she woke up different. Done with trying to figure out who was with her, against her or walking down the middle because they didn’t have the guts to pick a side. She was done with anything that didn’t bring her peace. She realized that opinions were a dime a dozen. Validation was for…
Thinking Out Loud
So as you all know I started writing my book about my experience with domestic violence, the chapter I am currently working on so far is one of the most difficult chapters. It has taken me a long time to write what I have written so far. It has opened up a wound I thought…
VIDEO: Life After Abuse
Here is a video from a YouTube subscriber I recently came across while searching for videos to post on the site. Here is her story on her personal life after abuse.
Domestic Violence & Mental Health
It has been in my head for a while to blog about domestic violence and mental health. I know I have touched on P.T.S.D. in a previous blog (P.T.S.D. and its triggers) , but what about depression, suicidal ideations and substance abuse? Those of us who have experienced the aftermath of the psychological effects of…
Domestic Violence Summit 2014
I was looking for a video to post while I finish writing a blog I am working on and came upon these videos. The domestic Violence Summit 2014 hosted on the Dr. Phil Show. It is a seven-part series and I just had to share them with you. Let’s raise awareness. Let’s connect. Let’s Inspire…
As My Thoughts Escape My Mind…
As you all know from my previous blog, I have started writing my book. It’s really hard, remembering details from my childhood as well as details from my relationship. I must admit I’ve already shed some tears and this is just the beginning of the book. Remembering things I worked so hard to erase or…
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