The story of an escape from domestic violence, learning to break the cycle, and figuring out how to live.
Accepting Hard Truths
My posts have become more spaced out, and I cannot say that I like it. I am proud of the work I have done to heal and begin growing again. It has not been easy to find ways to build community and put down roots and… try to thrive when life has been so… calling…
The Exhaustion Campaign: Survival Strategies When an Abuser Tries to Wear You Down
There is a specific phase in a post-separation custody or legal battle where the chaos shifts from explosive to administrative. The controller realizes they can no longer look into your eyes or pace from room to room to demand your compliance, so they switch to a different strategy: an attrition campaign. They attempt to weaponize…
When Everything is a Weapon
There are moments in the aftermath of a high-control relationship where you reach a position where you feel like you want to scream. You read the parenting guides that advocate for a healthy, vibrant catharsis—screaming into a pillow, shaking out the tension, letting the anger out. It sounds wonderful on paper. But in reality? You…
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