physical-abuse
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A Recipe for Survival
Warning:This piece contains descriptive discussions of childhood trauma, including references to physical abuse, emotional and mental abuse, substance abuse, body image issues, profanity, bulimia, anorexia, food tampering, and the silencing of individuals seeking help. Reader discretion is advised, particularly for… Continue reading
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Starving for Safety
Warning: This piece contains descriptive discussions of childhood trauma, including references to physical abuse, emotional and mental abuse, substance abuse, body image issues, profanity, bulimia, anorexia, and the silencing of individuals seeking help. Reader discretion is advised, particularly for those… Continue reading
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Because I Hadn’t Been Beaten in a While
Warning: This piece contains descriptive discussions of childhood trauma, including references to physical abuse, emotional and mental abuse, substance abuse, and the silencing of individuals seeking help. Reader discretion is advised, particularly for those who may find these topics sensitive or… Continue reading
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Friday Night Thoughts; Do I Hate My Father?
As I sit here, I am surrounded by piles of work. I live in a constant state of exhaustion, overwhelmed, and overstimulated. Even when I sleep, I never fully rest. A question kept popping in my mind, tell them. Starting… Continue reading
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Reflection: What Goes on in This Family…
This entry comes directly after I wrote and then posted the memory blog “What Goes on in This Family” from the Unhealed series. I was surprised by how little I felt afterward. Creating the blog itself was difficult; I had… Continue reading
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What Goes on in This Family
Warning: This piece contains non‑descriptive discussions of childhood trauma, including references to child abuse, physical abuse, emotional and mental abuse, alcohol abuse, and the silencing of individuals seeking help. Reader discretion is advised, particularly for those who may find these… Continue reading
Shadows I Survived 