The movement Recently, many women have come forward to share their stories of being propositioned, touched inappropriately, and even raped by high ranking film producer Harvey Weinstein. This caused film actress Alyssa Milano to begin a movement amongst women. She asked them to speak out with #MeToo if they have experienced any type of sexual… Continue reading #MeToo: It’s Time to Take a Stand!
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6 Ways to Thrive after Abuse
At first, I survived child abuse. I made it through it still alive, technically. However, I did not want to be a survivor of child abuse, I wanted to thrive. I wanted to show my abuser, and myself, that I could have a wonderful life despite his efforts to destroy me. … Continue reading 6 Ways to Thrive after Abuse
The hilarity of losing your voice!
Losing your voice is something you never really give a thought to. It’s just one of those things you take for granted. Losing your voice I was going about my business, teaching secondary school science lessons by day and writing blogs and planning speaking events by night, when WHAM! Out of nowhere, laryngitis! Oh man, you’ve… Continue reading The hilarity of losing your voice!
Understanding the Mind of an Abuse Survivor
Trying to have a relationship when you are an abuse survivor is more difficult than most. There are the obvious difficulties with attachment and trust, but people who have not experienced abuse (thankfully) need to understand the mind of the abuse victim in order to have a successful relationship. Learning to Cope Speaking from personal… Continue reading Understanding the Mind of an Abuse Survivor
When Mother doesn’t Mother
Emotional abuse, and it’s subsequent effects, is difficult to explain. It is something that lives with you, within you, for a lifetime. When I decided to share my abuse story, I hoped it would make a difference. I want to help people survive their experiences well. I want to break the silence and stigma… Continue reading When Mother doesn’t Mother