Welcome to my Blog: Surviving an Abuser

The first time I was touched with an emotional feeling that I didn’t quite understand, I was 9years old. I had a neighbor friend that was a boy, and he was dark haired, brown eyed and adorable. My brother and this neighbor were playing a card game at the dining table and I was sitting…

Coloring, crafting, camping. Painting, puzzles, pyrography. Relaxing, rocking, reading. Swimming, sand, sun. Clothes shopping, shoe shopping, craft shopping, antique shopping. Eating….waffles and pancakes smothered in butter and syrup, gooey grilled cheese sandwiches, Pepperoni pizza, Pineapple cookies….the list goes on and on. Baking used to be my absolute favorite thing to do. Over the years as…

During my divorce from my abuser, I started going to a domestic assault class-meetings. The women would sit in a circle and we would go around the room talking a little about ourselves and how we came to be at the meetings. It became difficult for me as i sat and listened to very young…

My feelings Having firm boundaries Saying no to something I’m not interested in doing Being emotional or crying Needing to take a break Asking for clarity when I don’t understand How others behave Not agreeing with someone Putting myself first and taking ‘me’ time Not settling for less than I deserve Letting go when I…

I am listening to my husband talk with his parents, laughing, and sharing stories old and new. Stories of a small town shared by grandparents, family and friends come and gone has been the only life they’ve known. We are in the process of getting them to move to our home and live with us.…

The many things I have learned, the depth of humility I have earned. Pain is unknown to some, yet shown quite clearly to none. Many things happen to people in life, terrible things that cause such strife. Do not judge someone’s crime, their character will speak the test of time. You could never know someone’s…

As I walk through this valley, having thoughts of my life. I know I have succeeded through trials and strife. God gave me the strength to weather the storms. My children have overcome such a life full of thorns. Our dreams are all new, for them this is true. Forgiveness is another matter, when children…

Such a young teen to believe in such dreams. A wife with a child our life was not mild. Two more came along to add to the mix. Emotional abuse and cheating, became just a few of the tricks. Separation and divorce, pain and remorse, forgiveness and healing. Is it possible to work out new…

From far away we reach Beyond ourselves to find For peace and harmony. For nearest still we seek Our life’s Destiny. And even closer yet With your hand in mine We guide each other along With strength and company. From our hearts within True love can begin A written testimony Of how new life begins.…

In the midst of the storm, Thunder clouds form. Such power of sound, As thunder shakes the ground. There are those Who love the storms sounds, Watching with delight As the lightening strikes. Along comes the rain, Pounding, pouring rain. The sounds can be soothing To the thunder in our souls. Elizabeth ‘08