8 Lessons “2022 Taught Me.”

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1) The only things I have control over are my thoughts, emotions, and my reactions. 2) My pain is not meant for just me.  3) Be grateful in ALL things 4) Willpower is built by doing difficult things. 5) It’s OK to celebrate small daily wins.  6) When I...

We Need More Voices!

by | Oct 25, 2017 | #Acceptance, Addiction, Anti-social Personality, Breaking Cycles, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Childhood Trauma, Courage, Depression, Dissociation, Freedom, Homicide, Intimacy, Panic Attacks/Anxiety, promiscuity, Psychosis, Reassigning Shame, Self - Multilation, Self-Esteem, Self-Esteem Issues, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexual Identity Disorder, Speak, Suicide, Survivor, Trust-Issues, Withdrawal

Over the course of the last 10 months I’ve had this recurring experience, each and every time I open my mouth and speak about Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) regardless of where I am and to whom I am speaking, I find that individual or person’s I’m...

Court. Day’s 5 & 6

by | Feb 26, 2017 | anger, Anxiety, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Peace, Self-Respect, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Childhood Trauma, Courage, Evolving, Freedom, Growth, Justice, Reassigning Shame, Self- acceptance, Sexual Abuse, Speak, Speaking, Survivor

Fighting Against Childhood Sexual Abuse Standing up for what you believe in and seeking justice in the fight against Child Sexual Abuse seems like an unattainable feat. The challenges, and obstacles presented, the mental struggles, the emotional upheaval having to go...

Day 1 Court Begins… (CSA)

by | Feb 12, 2017 | anger, Anxiety, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Peace, Self-Respect, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Childhood Trauma, Courage, Evolving, Freedom, Growth, Justice, Poetry, Reassigning Shame, Self- acceptance, Sexual Abuse, Speak, Speaking, Survivor

Capturing the moments… As mentioned in a previous video, I tried to chronicle the last six weeks of my court case as best as I could. Finally gaining the courage to stand up for myself and SO many others. I decided to take that stand and file charges against the...