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The Domestic Violence Crisis: I Found My “Why” in 2023
The date was November 13, 2023. I sat in the hotline room at my local domestic violence center, ready to answer the phone. I was scared to death. This was the last step in my certification to work with domestic violence victims and survivors through the Pennsylvania...
Trauma Bonding is Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a deeply distressing reality, often concealed behind closed doors, where victims find themselves living in a web of emotional turmoil and physical danger. One of the most complex and devastating aspects of domestic violence is the phenomenon known...
Stop Using the Word Narcissist
Use the word abuser instead...please. The word Narcissist is thrown around these days like “nice” or “annoying.” And not only is that inappropriate but it can get our victim in trouble with her abuser AND the courts. First, let's start with a story... He made me...
Healing after Domestic Violence: Alchemy
I escaped domestic violence and did the healing...many have called it a transmutation likening the process to a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. And I do agree with that, I am a woman who is now completely at peace exactly the opposite of how I was before when...
Focus on Social Media and Blogging
How do you maintain focus on social media and blogging? If you are building a business or law firm you have already heard that you need a blog and social media presence to reach your ideal clients. Are you out here on the internet searching for answers on how to blog...
Abusers are Horrible Receivers
I got him what he wanted...why did he not like it? A shout-out to all the victims and survivors who just survived another gift-giving holiday. I know you tried. You tried to get them the perfect holiday gift (hoping it would make him happy). Know that I stand with...
Why Abusers are So Successful
Why?!?! Why does he destroy everyone in his path? Why is he wealthy and successful? Where is karma? Where is the righting of wrongs? How can someone treat others so badly yet reap such great rewards in life? It is truly baffling...the abuser never seems to pays...
A Year Ago Today
As I wake up this Easter, April 4, 2021, I sit in wonder of my life. Part, "how did this happen," and part "this is amazing." For those who do not know, on this day, one year ago, I left a marriage that was not working - a blended family that was a pot of boiling...
A Year Ago Today
As I wake up this Easter, April 4, 2021, I sit in wonder of my life. Part, "how did this happen," and part "this is amazing." For those who do not know, on this day, one year ago, I left a marriage that was not working - a blended family that was a pot of boiling...
After Divorce: Is it Possible to Love Again
Finding Love.... I have done the work...danced with the demons...been brought to my knees for days on end as I allowed myself to feel emotional pain. I have rebuilt my friendships, my relationships with my children, my business and the inner workings of me. My...
Faith from a Non-Bible Thumping Bible Reader
Ask and It is given Knock and the door will be opened And have the faith of a mustard seed When you go through a difficult situation, where you might not see a clear path, call in those phrases and passages from the scripture that mean the most to you. For me, in my...
My Morning Routine
As coronavirus carries on so many people are looking to instill some normalcy into their day craving a morning routine.. The internet is abuzz with writing and social posting by others asking for and giving guidance. As many know, my life was upended during this...
Keyboard Warriors
So, it seems to me that in today's day and age, people have absolutely no problem expressing themselves when they are sitting behind the safety of their computer. They somehow feel as if they have the right to mouth off without any responsibility to the people that...
Camp Jen
If, as an adult, you were given the chance to design some time as the perfect "camp" experience, what would it look like? Honestly, I could go in a few different directions: time in a city, a country house (boating, hiking, smores), I could also do full on camping...
Camp Jen
If, as an adult, you were given the chance to design some time as the perfect "camp" experience, what would it look like? Honestly, I could go in a few different directions: time in a city, a country house (boating, hiking, smores), I could also do full on camping...
Almost Halfway Through the Year- How’s Your Schedule Working?
Nearly half of the year has passed, and now is the right time to determine how your schedule is working. Our schedule can sometimes trick us. People feel proud when they respect their time. However, something that really matters is the results we achieve for that...
How To Get More Followers On Pinterest
Filled with recipes, wedding dresses, pictures of exotic places, and workout routines, at first glance Pinterest may not seem like the next place to grow your small business’s online presence. However, Pinterest holds the potential to reach new clients and foster...
I Love Change
On and off for the last few years I have read the book Daily Motivation by Nido R. Qudein. I picked it up this morning for the first time in quite some time and todays inspiration centers on the concept of change. Now, I have always LOVED change. Growing up I would...
Committing to Me
There are times in your life when you finally "wake-up" from a fog you didn't see or would not acknowledge. You might find yourself having an ah-ha moment that is going to propel you forward....you may also wake-up and realize you are in a place you aren't too happy...
Committing to Me
There are times in your life when you finally "wake-up" from a fog you didn't see or would not acknowledge. You might find yourself having an ah-ha moment that is going to propel you forward....you may also wake-up and realize you are in a place you aren't too happy...
