Growing Up in an Abusive Home – Part 1

Growing Up in an Abusive Home – Part 1

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Domestic Violence

This is part 1 of a 4 part reflection of a grown adult who lived through parents in a DV relationship. Have you wondered what happens to children whose parents had a unhealthy relationship or domestic violence situation? As someone who has been through it, I am here...
Growing Up in an Abusive Home – Part 2

Growing Up in an Abusive Home – Part 2

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Domestic Violence

Last week I said I was not directly abused, but grew up seeing my mom stay in a verbally and emotionally abusive relationship. That impacted me as a child, and carried on into young adulthood and even middle age (now). Because I didn’t know what a healthy marriage...
Growing Up in an Abusive Home – Part 3

Growing Up in an Abusive Home – Part 3

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Domestic Violence

I often wondered why my mom couldn’t or wouldn’t leave my father when he treated her so badly. As a Christian, she would never consider a divorce, or even a separation. Over the years, the behavior my father exhibited gradually became worse. I remember working up the...
Growing Up in an Abusive Home – Part 4

Growing Up in an Abusive Home – Part 4

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Domestic Violence

So, WHY was my father a mess and emotionally and mentally abusive to my mom? And why did she put up with it? We found out when I was about 25 or so, that my father had Aspergers Syndrome (now called high functioning Autism). He likely started with a mild case, but...
I’m Out-Now What? – Week 1

I’m Out-Now What? – Week 1

by | Jun 2, 2023 | Domestic Violence

The aftermath of coming out of an abusive relationship can be unnerving. Your feelings of relief may soon be replaced by doubt and a different type of fear. Thoughts of failure, wondering, Did I make the right decision, and the voices of critics can be overwhelming....
I’m Out-Now What? – Week 2

I’m Out-Now What? – Week 2

by | Jun 2, 2023 | Domestic Violence

Too often survivors are rushed into forgiveness. This is not wise because it is what I call easy forgiveness. Unless the severity of the offense has been dealt with in detail the forgiveness is only superficial, and the survivor is never truly set free. My advice for...