Tag Archives: “child abuse”
I Miss My Sister
Yesterday, my sister turned seventeen years old. I wonder about the young woman she is today, and I have a good idea about some things, but I feel blurry on a lot of it. I haven’t seen her in three … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Life, People, Personal, Relationships
Tagged "child abuse", "toxic relationships", abuse, birthday, hope, love, no contact, oldest sibling, protective, sister
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Confessions Of A Bookaholic Presents: “Always Watching” by Chevy Stevens
“Always Watching” by Chevy Stevens (June 18, 2013) She helps people put their demons to rest. But she has a few of her own… In the lockdown ward of a psychiatric hospital, Dr. Nadine Lavoie is in her element. She has … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Books, fiction, reading, Reviews
Tagged "Always Watching", "book review", "Chevy Stevens", "child abuse", "psychological thriller", "reading list", cult, family, manipulation, novel, repressed memories, secrets, sexual abuse, survivor, therapy, Thriller, trauma, victim
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Visitors Are Coming!
At the end of this week, we’re having houseguests. Normally, it wouldn’t be a big to-do. I mean we’d have the house clean, but it’s always pretty tidy, and for most people we don’t even dust off schedule, because nothing … Continue reading
Posted in Family, home, Life, Love, Personal, Relationships
Tagged "child abuse", "house guest", "reaching out", "self image", "self love", "spring cleaning", father, hope, orphan, parents, visitor
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The Power Of Choice: Because I Choose To Be
Life is about choices. Who you are as a person may be outside of the realm of choice – you are you – but what kind of person you are is about the choices you make. I always feel a … Continue reading
Posted in Family, home, Inspiration, Journal, Life, Opinion, People, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts
Tagged "child abuse", "choose to be better", "personal accountability", "personal improvement", abuse, blame, choice, excuse, survivor, trauma, victim
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My ‘Coming Out’: Surviving Trauma And Managing Post-Traumatic Stress
When I was in college I kept a knife within an arm’s reach, but concealed in the bed that I slept at night. I also slept in my clothes, complete with running shoes. All of the lights were on, my … Continue reading
Posted in family, Family, home, Inspiration, Life, Personal, Relationships
Tagged "child abuse", "hyper-vigilance", "mental health", "post-traumatic stress disorder", abuse, assault, C-PTSD, PTSD, trauma
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