I was having a conversation recently about relationships with someone who travels as part of their job, like I do. One of the big things that we agreed upon is that being in a relationship with someone who you will wind up spending a lot of time apart from, requires more trust than many people…
I got a message yesterday over at the Facebook page for this site. It was from someone who has been an adult for awhile, yet is just starting to deal with the effects of an abusive childhood. They were looking for a “good first step”, a place to start, where they could get some ideas…
Recently I had a chance conversation with another survivor of abuse. We were talking about the lasting effects of abuse and she was sharing with me how things she was told by her abuser have stuck with her over the years. I think we all know people just like her. People who were told at…
The wife and I were roaming around downtown Greenville this past weekend in a craft shop, when I saw something that had the following printed on it: Do more of what makes you happy! After my initial reaction of “no kidding”, I got to thinking more about what that means, and how it’s something survivors…
In honor of today being World Suicide Prevention Day, I wanted to share my own story. Now, I realize that this may come as a shock to some of you who know me now, but I have attempted suicide. I have spent days of my life contemplating suicide, and have made very detailed plans to…
