How do we get fooled? What should we look for? A sociopath is someone with antisocial behavior, whose actions may be criminal, and who lacks a moral responsibility or social conscience…sound familiar?
Castle of Fear – that’s where you live when you live with an Abuser. Looks pretty from the outside – but there is a dungeon on the inside – with chains, gates, and bars. And you are Rapunzel – trapped inside. Daily Prompt: Safety First Share the story of a time you felt unsafe. Photographers, artists, … Read more
Shadow and Light “There are no shadows in darkness. Shadows are created by light, and only exist in the presence of light. Refusing to acknowledge our shadow leads us to deny the presence of light in us.” ― Franco Santoro * “The brightest flame casts the darkest shadow.” ― George R.R. Martin, A Clash of … Read more
Looking for the Real Me Wanted: The young girl that used to believe in miracles and wonders. The one that thought she could take on the world and never fail. The girl who believed in herself and knew she was special. The girl who wouldn’t let those mean words get through to her heart. Wanted … Read more
What is one way to make sure you never succeed? One way to be sure you will never be happy? One way to ensure that you will never have enough? Do you have a fear of failing? Do you have a fear of succeeding? REFUSING TO FORGIVE YOURSELF Do you feel you have to be … Read more
I have recently been reminded of the fear that returns when you are being stalked. This is part of my story that I haven’t shared yet. After separating from an Abuser it is the most dangerous time for a woman who has been in an abusive relationship. And once we leave, the stalking begins. What … Read more
I remember a story my mom always used to tell me. She said,” Diana, how do you boil a frog?” I said, ” I don’t know.” She said, “A little at a time.” You see when we put the frog in the water it was cold water. It wasn’t hot, no reason to jump out. … Read more
I started reading Max Lucado’s new book, “You’ll Get Through This”. In the beginning he is reminding us about the story of Joseph and how he got thrown into the pit. I know that pit. I have been there. The pit of depression, the pit of despair, the pit of betrayal, the pit of abandonment, … Read more
NO MORE ©2013 Diana Rasmussen Your love is hating All controlling suffocating asphyxiating My heart is aching tired of waiting You’re smothering It’s strangulating No more, No More I refuse No more, No more I refuse You throw words like swords piercing my world screaming the chords Your blind rage affords Done … Read more
Freedom – comes with a price. It’s not really free. It costs our military their lives sometimes, it cost Jesus his life. And my freedom, cost me a marriage 9or two). There were many posts I was not sure if I should write. It may have been easier to keep my mouth shut. Leave the … Read more
Facebook post leads to arrests in cyberbullying suicide case – FOX 13 News. This is so sad. Imagine yourself as a teenage girl, trying to fit in. Then your best friend steals your boyfriend. And people you thought were your friends turn on you. Everyone starts trashing you online. You start checking your FB page … Read more
Abandoned House Copyright 2013 Diana Rasmussen Abandoned house Covered with vines Choking out life That was inside Covering foundation Are weeds of confusion Pretending to be flowers Masking evil delusions Creaking doors open As memories scream The broken windows Reflect shattered dreams Wind echoes down the hall Traveling room to room Looking to bring life … Read more