“Why We Stay” Domestic Violence Comes in all Shapes and Sizes.

With so much talk and discussion about Domestic Violence today, the one question that keeps popping up in conversation is, “Why do you stay?”  As a victim of both Domestic Violence and Child Abuse, I can answer that question.  Obviously, I can only speak for myself and experience.  After experiencing several traumas involving abuse and …

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“Life May End”

Maria has now lost her battle with Leukemia, and so she goes to the heavens to be with the Lord.  As a servant, and an Angel to watch over us and her beloved family.  Maria may have lost the battle she fought for almost a year, but her life will forever be alive in memory and …

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Luekemia Battles Maria

For over a year, Maria has been battling this deadly disease, and even went through a bone marrow transplant.  Spending months in a hospital and back in the hospital again due to severe pain issues.  Maria is one of my dearest friends, and is one of the strongest women I have ever had the pleasure …

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“Big Tears Little Hearts” New Chapter- “Quit Living in others Past”

Growing up in a dysfunctional family environment, and who has not?  I did learn a thing or two.  Not to copy or duplicate my parents in some of their ways or thinking.  I learned that “words” are as painful or joyful and physical contact.  I learned “words” must be thought out before spoken, and realizing …

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“How Should I Act?”

In a recent episode of a family completely broken apart, critics from all parts of the country were weighing in on their opinions on what they felt was acceptable or not acceptable behavior of a victim caught in the middle of a major crime and violation of her youth.  First and foremost without disclosing names …

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