by Jennifer Gardella | Dec 31, 2023 | Domestic Violence, Getting to Me, Social Media
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... 
by Jennifer Gardella | Oct 18, 2023 | Abuse Survivor, 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... 
by DrJenniferGardella | Oct 1, 2023 | Abuse Survivor, Domestic Violence
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…... 
by Jennifer Gardella | Mar 14, 2023 | Domestic Violence
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... 
by Jennifer Gardella | Dec 29, 2022 | Abuse Survivor, Domestic Violence, Hot Mess to Great Success
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... 
by Jennifer Gardella | Nov 17, 2022 | Abuse Survivor, Domestic Violence, Hot Mess to Great Success
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...
