Verbal Abuse Recovery
Some losses reopen other losses you thought you had already learned to carry. A few days ago, I lost my dog. For privacy, I’ll call her Maggie here. She had been part of my life for many years, but when she entered it mattered almost as much as the years that followed. She came into... Continue Reading →
It's been a while since I last posted, and a lot has transpired in my life. A year ago, I lost my father. Our relationship was fraught with difficulties; he could be quite abusive. Most of his harsh words were directed at my mother, but in recent years, I found myself on the receiving end of his anger as well.
Today has been a whirlwind of emotions and unexpected twists. Amidst a sea of paperwork, I found myself on a detour across town in pursuit of restoring a precious photo of my dad. Despite a charming office, things took an unexpected turn – a malfunctioning credit card machine, uncomfortable card number requests, and a check... Continue Reading →
So, my father passed away recently, and I am really struggling with how I feel about it. I was able to share some special moments with him just before his death. My father and I had been somewhat estranged for many years. He was very verbally abusive to me throughout my childhood, and I wound... Continue Reading →
