Category: Emotional/psychological abuse
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Healing takes time
Eight and a half years on from when I walked out with my then nine year old son life has continued to move forward. With the new year around the corner it is only natural to think about the past, what has been successful, what has been a failure, what…
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The side effects of emotional abuse.
The effects of emotional abuse spread far and wide. Having lived in that situation has given me deeper insight to the long lasting effects of being treated so poorly. If it isn’t enough to rebuild your own sense of worth you might find that you are devalued in the eyes…
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Taking good care of yourself
Taking care of your mind/heart is equally important as taking care of your body. When our bodies get sick we know to go and visit the GP. We take the time to rest and allow our bodies to recover so that we can get back up on our feet again…
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Abuse is never Ok ever
At times I still think about how I managed to put up with so much unjust treatment. It took me years to figure out that the blame was not solely on me. I was a genuine person that needed communication, understanding, care, protection and safety. I was a genuine person…
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My Truth
I stepped into what I thought was safe. Church is safe, right? Familiarity took hold and I felt at home. You were familiar and intriguing. I chased until I was caught. I thought it was love, did I know what love was? I found myself following, believing every word, how…
Pathways and Possibilities 