Still Holding My Breath
In 2021 I broke free from a coercively controlling relationship. Leaving with my two babies under five. This is my journal, of our collective journey to healing.

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Jun
26
Groomed from the Get-Go

Groomed from the Get-Go

I will never forget how Nick burst into my life; I was 23 and just beginning to discover myself after
3 min read
Jun
11
Nightmares & Nachos

Nightmares & Nachos

Almost two years out, and the nightmares still stop my heart in the middle of the night.  I wake in
2 min read
May
29
Only As Sick as Our Secrets

Only As Sick as Our Secrets

When you live in an abusive household, you learn to dance.    You learn to dance around the things they say
3 min read
May
16
The Beginning of the End

The Beginning of the End

On the 1st of June 2021, I waited anxiously as we celebrated my stepson *Jude's 15th birthday.  I
6 min read