No Wonder I Felt Sick Living in Abuse

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…

New Book Snow White Darkness Released Today

New Book SNOW WHITE DARKNESS Released Today! "Smothered by control a tormented soul trapped in his castle Her tears rolling mist proof she exists in Snow White Darkness" ©2014 Diana Rasmussen Smothered by control, she runs to hide and locks herself behind the door. She starts rocking herself on the cold bathroom floor as she lays... Continue Reading →

Why we stay: trauma bonding

Why we stay: trauma bonding. Wow, what a great post. I think that this is the hardest part for people who have not lived in abuse.  They don't understand.  Trauma bonding. Stockholm Syndrome. the psychological tendency of a hostage to bond with, identify with, or sympathize with his or her captor Call it what you... Continue Reading →

10 Things to Do When an Abuser Ignores Your NO

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... Continue Reading →

Living in Fear

Daily Prompt: Fright Night Do you like being scared by books, films, and surprises? Describe the sensation of being scared, and why you love it — or don’t. I do not like being afraid.  I am not a 'ride' girl, skip the roller coasters and stuff.  And skip the horror flicks.  I guess it comes from... Continue Reading →

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