I am not about opening doors when I do not know what is lurking behind them. I have had WAY to many surprises over the last 10 years that I was not amply prepared for. Yet, I find myself, now, at 40 standing in a long hallway. On either side there are many doors, almost … Continue reading
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Moving forward
Everything in my life has changed. I am officially a single mom. I am now the only adult in the house. I have chopped off all my hair. My kids are growing more independent. I am graduating from community college. While I have had another pseudo-adult in the home, in reality I have been a … Continue reading
To parole or not to parole
My abuser is up for parole. Time has gone by so fast. It seems like only yesterday that he was locked up and I felt safe. When I got the letter from victim services I panicked. I was terrified. I stop sleeping and the nightmare started all over again. How am I going to protect … Continue reading
On Sunday I walked
On Sunday I walked. I didn’t walk far, I didn’t walk for a long time, but I walked. I walked for myself, I walked for others, I walked for a cause. Many do not realized but October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Our color is purple. Our cause is a quiet one. People are not … Continue reading
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