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 May 24, 2022
by Janna
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I see many women taking pleasure in bashing Amber Heard and praising Johnny Depp without understanding there is an emotional + psychological tactic in domestic and intimate partner abuse that is literally called “crazy making,” wherein the abuser convinces the victim and select outsiders,… Continue Reading “Why I’m More Likely to Believe Amber”
Category: Abuse Against Women, Advice, Advocacy & Education, Living Your Own Life, Opinion, Personal Essay, Personality Disorders (abusive), Self Empowerment, Self ImprovementTags: abuse, Amber Heard, attack, court, crazy making, emotional abuse, gaslighting, Johnny Depp, psychological abuse, trial, triggers, women
Posted on January 24, 2021
by Janna
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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:… Continue Reading “Facing Triggers from Your Past”
Category: Abuse Against Women, Advice, Advocacy & Education, Living Your Own Life, Self Empowerment, Self ImprovementTags: abuse survivors, addressing the past, emotional abuse, emotional health, healing, new relationships after abuse, progress, self-awareness, self-empowerment, starting over after abuse, survivor, survivors of domestic abuse, taking back control, therapy, trauma, triggers