Finding Hope in This Crazy World
Keeping your sanity - when you are sleeping with the enemy. Let me share a story. I came to the Lord during a time of crisis in my life. Isn't that how it goes? Anyway, I was charmed by the 'snake' just like Eve in the garden. His talk was smooth, he was absolutely charming,... Continue Reading →
I told myself this would never happen again. After getting out of the last abusive relationship, I vowed to myself that I would never let someone treat me like that ever again. And yet, not knowing how sick I was - the next relationship was more abusive than the last. The stakes were higher, the... Continue Reading →
You are always free to make a new choice. Just because you are in a bad situation does not mean it will not change. It will get better - but somethings just have to change. I have been in bad relationships. I have been lied to, hurt, cheated on - again and again. Can I... Continue Reading →
Have you ever run across someone who blatantly refuses God? Or becomes angry when you come to The Lord? Yeah, me too. Many times the Abuser gets jealous of a woman's relationship with God and God's people. They suddenly realize they are not on the throne anymore. The Abuser is not God. No matter how... Continue Reading →
Crazy. For thinking I was the Savior - that I could change someone's behavior. Crazy for thinking it was all about me. Crazy for thinking things would get better when you live with an Abuser - when actually things were getting worse day by day. Denial is powerful. Especially when you have given away your... Continue Reading →
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Family Justice Center Alliance has released the results of a national survey of domestic violence survivors – identifying major unmet needs and significant long-term health impacts from violence…
Lies piled on lies. I'm not feeling very joyful today. Guess it's time for a 'rant.' I am so tired of the lies. My ex, the abuser in my past, keeps lying. He is not a part of my life, with the exception of the kids we had together. I have full placement and full... Continue Reading →
"This law will help protect victims in our community and serve as a deterrent to future domestic abuse," says state Rep. Emily McAsey. Received from the Office of State Representative Emily McAsey: Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Emily McAsey to…
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.... Continue Reading →
It has been brought up again and again, "Why doesn't she just leave him?" I wish there was an easy answer. But it is different for each person. That is why it is IMPERATIVE, in my opinion, that a victim seek professional help. The Police get involved for a reason. There are counselors in place... Continue Reading →
