The Power of Words (A Poem)
An abuse survivor’s short poem about the power words have to hurt us, heal us, and help us move forward.
Tagged: trauma
Grief Almost Killed Me, But I Survived: My Story of Hope and Healing
A jaw-dropping story of one woman’s journey through traumatic grief, attempted suicide, and crippling seizures, and onward to healing and leadership.
How One Death and One Diagnosis Made Me Stronger
Claire faced death when her brother died, but little did she know that she’d soon face her own mortality and find strength she never knew she had.
My Father Who Abused Me Is Dead. Here’s How I Feel.
Kat’s journey from hating her abusive father to forgiving him helped her find peace. When he died, this is how she felt.
How I Escaped an Abusive Relationship Using Forgiveness
Before Elzbieta could escape her abuser, she had to forgive him. This is her story of liberation, not only from the abusive relationship, but from the past.
How I Forgave Decades of Abuse and Set Myself Free
For years, the childhood trauma Kat incurred from decades of her father’s abuse caused her pain and anger. This is her story of learning to forgive.
Rewriting My Story: From Chronic Victim to Courageous, Passionate Woman
One woman’s metamorphosis from a chronically ill, chronically hurt girl into a loving, forgiving woman who pursues her dreams and faces her fears.
From Co-Dependent to Confident: How Divorce Helped Me Reinvent Myself
When Sue’s marriage fell apart, she began an incredible journey of breaking co-dependent patterns, healing childhood trauma, and building self-confidence.
When No One Believed In Me, I Learned To Believe In Myself
Marie’s journey began with childhood trauma and emotional abuse, but despite the shame she inherited from her experiences, she discovered her self-worth.
