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
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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
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
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 