Transcending a Childhood of Complex Trauma. But eleven years ago, my twins were born. Almost instantly, I realized that my recovery could no longer be avoided. For the safety of my twins, and my own peace, I knew I had to muster the courage to face the shadows. I had to bring the darkness to the light. I had to commit to transform even though it terrified me. Now let me help you bring your darkness in to the light.

A trip to Calmsley Farm. Today we got to spend a family day on a farm. It was so lovely to be able to do something together as a family. My triumphant return to blogging.

My journey of surviving abuse and breaking up with my past. Help for Sexual Abuse Victims. My blog is very real and raw. For those who have endured sexual, physical and emotional abuse, there will be many triggers while reading. It was very important to me to not hold back. To read my story from the beginning you will need to go to the first post and read posts from the bottom up.

Originally posted at The Good Men Project. This is about a system that brainwashes almost everyone to some extent. The issue of women choosing men who are perceived to be anything from aggressive to abusive is created by t.

The Chief of Police Letter. Mother of Child Sexual Abuse Victim. Mother of Child Sexual Abuse Victim.

This is all the stuff that happens in my brain, translated to my fingers. Mama, what wrong with me? Why does nobody want to be my friend? This is what my 5 year old asked me when we were driving, as her sister napped beside her in the van. Why would a 5 year old ask such a thing? I had to explain to her that there is nothing wrong with her. She is not 8 or neurotypical.

Freeing myself of my narcissistic mother. Rich and I recently moved out of my parents house and into our new apartment. Wow, what a crazy 24 hours. ASCA Site Ranked in Top 10 for Survivors.

By the most common labels I am a woman, a wife, mother, student, scholar, teacher. I love literature, film and have a passion for shoes. Yet none of these roles and tastes describe me in my entirety.