I’m changing the name of DV, so that victims will get help
Aug. 9, 2013 _ For 10 years, I was physically assaulted by my then husband and I didn’t believe I was in a domestic violent relationship. I didn’t believe I need the help of an emergency shelter. I...
View ArticleThe rise and fall of an abuser
August 24, 2013 _ As followers of this blog know, I have been in a relationship with an abuser for more than 20 years and have been victimized and survived many forms of abuse found on the power and...
View ArticleRecovering from trauma ain’t easy, but you can do it
August 25, 2013 _ When I started writing this blog a few years ago, I did it as a way to get out my thoughts and feelings revolving around my abusive ex-husband and the pain I felt about co-parenting...
View ArticleOctober is a time to remember
Sept. 28, 2013 _ As Domestic Abuse awareness comes on us again, I pray for those victims still entangled with their abuser. They need my prayers and those of everyone else. Living with an abuser is...
View ArticleIt has been awhile since I’ve posted
June 22, 2014 _ I am a survivor of Domestic Violence and Abuse, recovering from PTSD, a mother of two wonderful children, 51 years old, divorced, a writer, businesswoman and unfortunately co-parenting...
View ArticleThis morning, finally, maybe the beginning of social un-acceptance
Sept. 10, 2014 _ I think we might have turned a corner. I’m holding my breath, hoping its true. Have we, our society, our male role models, reached a point where enough is enough and standing up...
View ArticleRecovering from trauma ain’t easy, but you can do it
Recovering from trauma ain’t easy, but you can do it.
View ArticleWhen your abuser is in the public eye, it all gets a lot worse
Sept. 12, 2014 _ Over the last few weeks, I have watched the NFL Ray Rice saga with uneasy interest because not only is it tragic and unsettling just to watch such a video, my abuser is now on twitter...
View ArticleAre You Open About the Abuse?
Dear Readers, I’m writing a story about women who no longer hide that they are an abuse victim. Are you will to be a part of an article I am writing about this subject for divorcedmoms.com? If so,...
View ArticleRaw data from survey of domestic abuse victims now co-parenting with abuser
I have been collecting data with a simple Google survey posted on Twitter, here and divorcedmoms.com about domestic abuse and child custody. After a few weeks on social media, here the results from 33...
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