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.

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.

He Would Never Do That…

Learn how to identify if yourself or a friend is in an abusive relationship. Abuse isn’t just physical. Know the signs, and don’t overlook them.