How can we trust anyone when we can't trust our parents.

You deserve to have your thoughts and opinions heard even when you disagree with someone.

It's extremely important we talk about the effects of abuse to stop generational trauma.

To me it was their fault.

Love means not having to set boundaries.

2.6 Triggers are tricky. I firmly believe that it's important to explore your trauma of any kind and be ok to be open about it. This is...

I'm no longer vulnerable now that I've stood up to my dad and he's no longer in my life.

Forgiveness is an individual decision.

2.3. Every day I make a choice to take my power back

2.2 Abandonment trauma is an effect that surprised me. I had both of my parents around growing up. When I was researching the effects...

2. 1 Life is like a giant puzzle where you have to examine the pieces and see how they fit together. I believe this is true for everyone,...

1.26 I've talked to a few people on my journey who feel it's best for them to bury their memories of their trauma. I can only imagine...

1 . 24 Mom was so paranoid that she was going to be returned back to her old hometown, her mind went into full protection mode and sent...