Author Archives: Jnoelknapp

Vicarious Trauma as a Domestic Violence Survivor

Have you ever had a terrible day at work? Probably. Shit, I have at every job I’ve held. But the type of stress I deal with as a social worker is so much more than I could’ve imagined.

Haunted Soul

Perhaps I’m destined to be a haunted soul. The childhood version of me, dead beneath my skin, wandering around looking for a glimpse of her reflection. Maybe she would’ve been killed by someone else. Someone other than you….

Who Am I When You’re Not Looking?

There are two ways you can look at it: you lost the one you love, and now life’s going to be terrible OR you survived a horrible relationship and now have all the choices to create an incredible future… both are results based on your perception. If you just left your abuser, and you’re ready to accept the reality of #2… this is for you.

I’m Ready to Leave My Abuser, Now What?

What do you do when the people who are supposed to help keep you safe drop the ball? From law enforcement, courts, to CPS, and victims services… learn about the different ways they can help, or possibly hurt your ability to safely get out of your relationship.

The Key to a Healthy Relationship After Being Abused: Owning Your Shit.

People assume when you end an abusive relationship everything gets better. Unfortunately, that’s when the REAL work starts. What do I mean by this? Read to find out!

Childhood Trauma is the Bitch of all Bitches

The shit we experience during childhood, we unintentionally carry for the rest of our lives. But how exactly does this trauma relate to adult relationships? Read to find out…

Around and Around We Go

There were mornings I woke up, and I could feel it coming. Every cell in my body knew danger was on the way. After a while, you start to recognize the pattern — It’s obvious.