Posted on February 25, 2023
by Janna
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An unpopular opinion. I think we should be single for as long as we were in the abusive relationship. Will this always be the ruler by which to measure our healing and health and readiness? No, definitely not. Because a short-term abusive relationship (half… Continue Reading “Dating After Domestic Abuse: Stay Single for as Long as You Were Abused”
Category: Abuse Against Women, Advice, Advocacy & Education, Living Your Own Life, Opinion, Personal Essay, Self Empowerment, Self ImprovementTags: being single, breaking cycles, breaking patterns, dating, dating after domestic abuse, domestic abuse, Domestic Violence, healing, independence, single mom, single parenthood, starting over after abuse, survivor, toxic relationships, vulnerability
Posted on January 28, 2023
by Janna
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Some people will treat you as if your sensibilities are a vulnerability, a habitual liability, because then it’s easier for them to begrudge and ignore your strengths. You can’t please them. You also don’t have meet their skewed and unrealistic expectations. Just do you,… Continue Reading “Because of Your Sensibilities”
Category: Abuse Against Women, Advice, Advocacy & Education, Living Your Own Life, Opinion, Personal Essay, Self Empowerment, Self ImprovementTags: begrudging, can't do anything right, liability, manipulation, mind games, people-pleasing, psychological abuse, vulnerability, weakness