I had surgery this morning.

A septoplasty, again. Necessary, feeling alright after it. Recovery for a few days. But this isn’t as much about that as it is how grateful I am for my partner. He’s here for me every step of the way – holding my hand as I stand up and walk around, going to the store toContinue reading “I had surgery this morning.”

Life Update, Life Happenings

Life is good. My life is really good. I’ve had some really good things going on, so let’s talk about it. First of all, I’m teaching AP Spanish this year. Which is a huge step for my career. It’s an incredible accomplishment and honestly, I’m having a blast. I love teaching AP Spanish. My studentsContinue reading “Life Update, Life Happenings”

I filed a police report last week

I’m 100% sure my abuser is violating my order of protection…again. Let’s rewind: You know I’m active on social media – Tik Tok, especially. It’s been amazing to share my story and help so many while educating about domestic abuse and animal abuse. I’ve also been in the news plenty of times. My abuser, whoContinue reading “I filed a police report last week”

I’m crying at the bowling alley because my family was joking about domestic abuse.

Yeah. Oh and my dad is the one who started it. Somebody noticed bruises on my mom’s arm and my dad started joking about “I know how to control my emotions! Wasn’t me!” and then the entire extended family starts joking about domestic abuse. I had bruises on my body from when my abuser physicallyContinue reading “I’m crying at the bowling alley because my family was joking about domestic abuse.”

Victim Blamers Need Murder to Understand Abuse

I said it. Victim blamers need the victim to be murdered to understand the power of abuse. Until then, they hold the victim as responsible for being abused instead of the abuser for abusing. So here’s my reflection: I have received more support than ever, especially lately, especially now that Mathew Berry has been chargedContinue reading “Victim Blamers Need Murder to Understand Abuse”

I had a panic attack last night {triggered}

And I haven’t had one of those in a while. I was triggered and I felt my body go into the freeze mode it always did when I was terrified for my life around Mat. My boyfriend is so great but his driving gives me severe anxiety and ultimately it led to a panic attackContinue reading “I had a panic attack last night {triggered}”