Posted on January 14, 2023
by Janna
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Just promise you won’t forget how amazing you are. When it feels like no one is in your corner, that no one is rallying, no one is standing by to throw you a life raft. It’s just you and your tried-and-true sink-or-swim determination. You… Continue Reading “A Promise for Me and You”
Category: Abuse Against Women, Advice, Advocacy & Education, Living Your Own Life, Opinion, Personal Essay, Self Empowerment, Self ImprovementTags: abuse, abuse of women, abuse survivors, advocacy, after abuse, authentic happiness, busy life, challenge, changes, choosing life, determination, domestic abuse, education, emotional abuse, emotional health, saving yourself, strength, survival
Posted on June 22, 2022
by Janna
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I’m no wiz in the kitchen but I’ve been working for years on this recipe that I’d like to share. It takes time to make, fair warning, and it can get super messy. Also, while the specific ingredients I’ve listed are important and necessary—I… Continue Reading “Recipe for Happiness”
Category: Abuse Against Women, Advice, Advocacy & Education, Living Your Own Life, Opinion, Personal Essay, Self Empowerment, Self ImprovementTags: boundaries, DV awareness, education, empowerment, healing, independence, self-love, self-worth, solitude, strength, survivor, triggers
Posted on April 20, 2022
by Janna
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You. Woman with so much on your plate, I see you. Because while your journey may not run parallel to mine, I know how heavy the burden gets. We are …running a household, maybe with a helpful partner, maybe without one at all. Either… Continue Reading “I Will If You Will”
Category: Abuse Against Women, Advice, Advocacy & Education, Living Your Own Life, Opinion, Personal Essay, Self Empowerment, Self ImprovementTags: education, empowerment, healing, heavy load, life after abuse, responsibility, single mom, single parenting, strength, survivor
Posted on January 31, 2021
by Janna
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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.… Continue Reading “What to Do When Your Friend or Loved One Confides About Abuse”
Category: Abuse Against Women, Advice, Advocacy & Education, Living Your Own Life, Opinion, Personal Essay, Self Empowerment, Self ImprovementTags: abuser, being a supportive friend, domestic abuse, Domestic Violence, emotional abuse, healing, helping a loved one, journey, physical violence, psychological abuse, strength, survivor