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Am I Being Abused?

Am I Being Abused?

Are you in an abusive relationship? If you have ever asked yourself this question or wondered if you should ask it, then now is the time to get as much information as possible before you talk yourself out of it. Our instincts can bring us to important questions, but...
3 Essential Books to Help You Understand Abuse

3 Essential Books to Help You Understand Abuse

If you want to understand what abuse is like ⁠— for yourself or someone you know ⁠— here are three of the best books I’ve found to start the journey to learn more. Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men by Lundy Bancroft In his book...
How I Started Healing After Domestic Abuse

How I Started Healing After Domestic Abuse

My healing journey is in progress. I don’t think healing is ever really finished, but progress is wonderful and I have seen it in my life. Here are the ways that I started healing after leaving an abusive marriage (in no particular order). Counselling / Therapy...
All Might Be Lost: the Act of Preserving Memories

All Might Be Lost: the Act of Preserving Memories

It’s funny how much we can forget, isn’t it?  I never really think about how much I’ve forgotten until I try to remember something I thought I would never forget and guess what? I forgot. I can sometimes remember the general feelings or some details of certain...
You’re the Expert on Your Own Life

You’re the Expert on Your Own Life

Recently, after a friend texted me asking for some advice, I had a moment. As I was texting my opinion, I realized she already knew the answer. She just needed someone to validate her thoughts and feelings. Here I was trying to come up with the perfect response when...