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Every day is a gift, and I'm slowly learning to treat each day as a new opportunity to learn, live, and grow. If you've stumbled upon this blog, you will see that it is currently a work in progress, but my ultimate goal is to have it become a resource for other victims and survivors of domestic violence. I want to show that life can go on, and that the scars do fade. Thoughts and suggestions are most welcome!Archives
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Purple October
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Undoubtedly, we’ll see some slightly increased media attention, but other than that, not much will change. I know that this issue competes for space with Breast Cancer Awareness and Hispanic Heritage, both of … Continue reading
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Progress?
I realized something this morning. This past Monday was the 2 year anniversary of leaving my husband. The day came and went, and I never even thought about it. It was only when I was trying to recall the date … Continue reading
It’s OK to grieve
Yesterday would have been my 6th wedding anniversary. I suppose it actually was, since we’re still married. But obviously there was no celebration. There were no cards or flowers. No I love you’s or sweet moments spent reminiscing the day … Continue reading
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Time keeps passing
This week marked 1 year since I went to get an Order of Protection after my ex threatened to kill me. I realized last night that I didn’t even think about it on that day. I thought about it in … Continue reading
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Joy In The Little Things
I came across a contest on one of my favorite blogs, and I decided, what the heck, I might as well give it a whirl. I’ve been agonizing over it for days now. I couldn’t decide if I wanted an upbeat, happy … Continue reading
A look at the past
I found an old blog today. It was hard to read, but I’m glad that I did. I’m actually glad that I still have some of the old blogs that I wrote, when I was so deeply entrenched in the … Continue reading
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Why is it so scary?
Well, this weekend has gone fine. One e-mail from him yesterday, which I ignored (per my attorney). But of course now I’m nervous that he’ll pull something next weekend when he does have her. I hate that I’m so scared … Continue reading
I’m nervous
Just when you think everything is going smoothly, there is always a wrench thrown into the works. Right now, I’m terribly nervous about tomorrow. To make a long story short, the ex seems to think that he’s getting the baby … Continue reading
You have GOT to be kidding me!
I just got a phone call from my step-daughter’s orchestra teacher. 2 years ago, I would have taken it in stride. It would have been the norm, because the school always contacted me first. No big deal. Today is a … Continue reading
Oh memories
I find it interesting how things about the abuse will pop into my head randomly. I really don’t conciously think about that period of my life anymore, but more often than I’d like things pop into my head. Sometimes, I’ll … Continue reading
Life After Abuse 