Empowerment Blog

Janna analyzes topics related to abuse, psychology, and the empowerment of women.
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Lessons for an Advocate

Show me a woman who uses her voice to speak for others, and I’ll show you a woman who gets attacked by misguided bullies and internet trolls. When you decide to take a path in advocacy, you’ve got to have thick skin. You have to know who you are, and be sure in your purpose.Continue reading “Lessons for an Advocate”

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021

Summer Anniversary

Ten years ago I moved out, filed for divorce, and started over. In those ten years I have: criedfought for myselfcelebratedbeen challengedfailedralliedfound my real selfbeen consumed by doubthelped other womenset boundariesloveddone a lot of things by myself for the first time everheld onto hopenetworked with other survivorschanged career paths (more than once)hated othersbeen hated byContinue reading “Summer Anniversary”

June 5, 2021

When Power Becomes Hers | flash fiction

The living room is bare but for her secondhand couch, a lone end table, and the anxiety she just can’t shake. He isn’t supposed to visit where she lives now, but that doesn’t still the race in her heart. Will he show up at her door anyway, and threaten to ram himself through it? WillContinue reading “When Power Becomes Hers | flash fiction”

June 4, 2021

Why is Money So Important to My Abuser?

THE TRUTH BEHIND FINANCIAL ABUSE | Samantha has started seeing the patterns when it comes to money. “He spends freely on himself, like on his toys and fun stuff and trips with the guys, but if I spend money — even on household needs — I get chastised like I’m a child. Like I haveContinue reading “Why is Money So Important to My Abuser?”

February 21, 2021February 21, 2021

What to Do When Your Friend or Loved One Confides About Abuse

MY FRIEND NEEDS TO LEAVE HER ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP | Landen G. recently reached out to ask how to support a good friend who admits that her partner is abusive. [Statements edited slightly for flow.] “How do I encourage her to seek help?” LG asks. “I really want to find the bastard who’s hurting her, butContinue reading “What to Do When Your Friend or Loved One Confides About Abuse”

January 31, 2021January 31, 2021

Facing Triggers from Your Past

SOMETIMES THE ABUSE OF YESTERDAY WANTS TO VISIT TODAY | It’s been years since Mocha Girl ended the relationship that was so hurtful for her. She’s married to a good man now and they’re happy. So what’s with the triggers? In her own words: “I had a seven year relationship that wasn’t romantic but wasContinue reading “Facing Triggers from Your Past”

January 24, 2021

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