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Am I Selfish Or Vain?

Introduction: I had a really good talk with my therapist 2 weeks ago about my values. What do I value, and why? I value looking good and feeling good. Why? Because I want to enjoy what I see in the mirror. Does this make me vain or selfish? No. This makes me full. It makes it easier to tell myself nice things and I feel ready to go about my day. I feel as though my life has meaning and I’m…

Introduction: I have family, I have a few friends, I have my children, and I have social media. I wouldn’t consider myself alone, but I do enjoy my own time. I wasn’t always this way, I used be a real party girl in my teenage years. I didn’t know it at the time, but I was co-dependent and dealing with trauma. So now instead of going out all the time, I choose to stay in. Family: I have plenty…

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Introduction: I want to start off every spiritual abuse article stating, I do not believe any religion is better than the other. Religion is a tool for abusers. Twisted me used for the purpose of control. My personal opinion on Christianity is complex and a whole different topic altogether. I believe myself to be a spiritual Christian, and I know many Christians in my life. I don’t think control…

Introduction: Trauma and being exposed to violence can overwhelm anybody, especially children. While parents are caught in the tornado of violence, children are often left unaccounted for. The last place for a child to feel safe is at school. The teachers and staff play a huge role in structure, and learning how to deal with a child experiencing trauma can make a huge difference. Children are…

Introduction: When I first started this blog, I didn’t intend for it to be about domestic violence. It used to be all about how I was going to start looking out for myself. I started a series called, “Get Out Of Your Own Way”, where I was going to document how I achieved my goals. Then I got nervous. I became self-conscious that I wouldn’t complete the goals and end up disappointing people. The…

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Introduction I started to have kids at 19, and by the time I was 26 I had three children. During that course of time I learned a lot about who I was and how I was parenting. I left a traumatic relationship, and now spend all my energy doing everything I can to raise happy kids. I don’t always have a lot of energy because running behind three kids is exhausting, but there are a few things I do…

Mental abuse is one of the many tactics abusers use to break you down. It always starts out mentally because it’s the easiest, and the least likely to be noticed. Maybe an abuser can always make you seem like you’re overreacting, which is perfect for them to be able to do whatever they want and you won’t call them out. If they shame you in front of friends, those friends are less likely to help…

Abuse against you, your children, and even the family dog can all be happening at the same time. Maybe a few years in and you want to leave with your family, only to realize no shelter will accept your pet. So now you must decide, report the abuse? Or stay trapped and silent, praying for the best. You’re not alone and you have options depending on where you live. Over the years people have become…

Buddhism is no different than any other religion, hiding abusers in plain sight. The teachings can quickly be misinterpreted and leaving you vulnerable to manipulation. Even in a religion that doesn’t encourage violence of any kind, there can still be stories of violent attacks within the community. An abuser within a religion and community that promotes peace, can still find a way to use it as…

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WARNING: The article today will be triggering. There will be mention of sexual abuse. If this upsets you at any point, please stop reading and preform self-care activities.  Physical abuse may include sexual abuse. Sometimes referred to as molestation, sexual abuse involves abusive sexual behavior inflicted on another person. It can be done through force or coercion, meaning you say yes only…

I want to start off this article by saying, I take no offense to any religion. I, myself, am a new age spiritual person, I believe in energies and Jesus Christ. I don’t think I truly fit into any mold of religion, but there were still some signs of spiritual abuse in my relationship. My ex was an atheist and also an agnostic (not sure how you would name them). He didn’t enjoy hearing about…

Financial abuse is actually really common in unhealthy relationships. I know when speaking about domestic violence in the groups I attend, most people were completely shocked at how many of us were experiencing financial turmoil. I even once read a Reddit post that a husband was spending money in a “crazy-making” way, making the wife fear her and the children would be homeless. She spoke to him…

Let’s talk about mental abuse. This can be categorized with emotional abuse as well, but it’s more focused on the games and tricks played on the mind. It’s very easy to be in the midst of it and not really understand what’s going on. Maybe you don’t realize until after the argument or after the joke is made, and once you speak up about it, your gaslit into ignoring it. Think of when someone says,…