I recently heard someone say that the opposite of trauma is power, and as I pondered that notion, it really made me think about what it feels like to take your power back. Over these last few years, I have felt powerful, unstoppable even. So, in thinking about that, I had to think about what … Continue reading The Opposite of Trauma is Power
Author: Jessica
Things You Need To Hear
I now speak with a lot of people that are enduring abuse currently, and others whom are recently separated from an abusive relationship. Many of the conversations have similar themes and they are very relatable. I do my best to help support individuals through their journey, and I’m sharing some of the things you need … Continue reading Things You Need To Hear
The Gift
People experiencing an abusive relationship are something special. They are patient, kind and incredibly selfless. They are truly a gift to humanity. They see people with all their flaws, and love and accept them where they are, even though they deserve so much more. They’re nothing short of remarkable to be able to naturally love … Continue reading The Gift
Healing After Abuse
Yep. It’s going to sting for a while, and what you’re feeling is completely normal. You’re probably feeling a range of emotions from guilty, angry, hurt, lonely, unsure of whether you’re making the right decision, and sad…probably overwhelmingly sad. One of the most common questions I hear is “When will it stop hurting?” The answer … Continue reading Healing After Abuse
21 Questions
Stop. Look at where you are in your life right now. Look at how you’re spending your hours, days, weeks. Are you doing things that make you happy? Take a look inwardly right now. Do you like who you are right now? Do you like how you feel about yourself and your relationship most days? … Continue reading 21 Questions
The Other Side
I feel something I didn’t used to. Something refreshing and invigorating. I look forward to things. I look forward to today and I look forward to tomorrow. All of the possibilities are right at my fingertips. The friends to be made, the fun to be had, the journeys I am yet to take. The feeling … Continue reading The Other Side
Damage
I find myself overexplaining my plans to my husband. I’m letting him know that what I’m doing is on the up and up and there’s nothing to worry about. I put my activities on the calendar and talk about it days before. I walk him through details of the upcoming night out with my girlfriends … Continue reading Damage
Sober
I’m finally sober. Sober from trying to fix people. This was a hard concept for me to grasp, and it took a solid 35 years before I stopped trying. I had a bad habit of trying to fix broken people. It was almost like there was a magnetic force pulling me toward them. I wanted … Continue reading Sober
How I Turned a Life of Abuse Into Fuel for a Six Figure Income
Frankly, I didn’t know this would happen. It wasn’t a conscious goal. I just saw a ladder and I knew I wanted to climb. I wanted to climb out of this hole of despair and pour myself into something that fulfilled me, something that rewarded me for my efforts, something that reciprocated in kind what … Continue reading How I Turned a Life of Abuse Into Fuel for a Six Figure Income
Journey and Thrive 