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”
Author Archives: Sarah's Story
Life Plan
I’ve decided what I want to do with my life and it gives me more energy and fire than anything I’ve ever done. I’ll teach for two more years, I’ll commit to that. But after that, I’m going to leave the field of education. I’m going to start a nonprofit foundation that advocates against domesticContinue reading “Life Plan”
MATHEW BERRY HAS BEEN CRIMINALLY CHARGED FOR TORTURING AND KILLING MY DOG KIRBY ON JUNE 23, 2020
Book
I wrote a little bit for my book tonight. I was on a walk and just decided that I was going to go home and write. It is HARD to revisit the past, all the horror and trauma, and live in those memories. To write about them in detail, to relive each and every terrifyingContinue reading “Book”
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}”
Inner Child
Healing the inner child is TOUGH. WORK. Like right now it’s probably the thing that gets triggered the most. As my therapist said, my adult self is doing great & healing fabulously. My inner child? She’s got some work to do. But hey, she’s had a whole lifetime of dealing with these traumas and unlearningContinue reading “Inner Child”
Trauma + Grief + “this is my story”
My sister sent me a memory on Snapchat the other day. 3 clips. Each one was her playing and cuddling with Kirby. And it absolutely shattered my heart. My sister there with Kirby, love as pure as light. 5 years ago. And all I could think about was how Mathew Berry so cruelly, so horrifically,Continue reading “Trauma + Grief + “this is my story””
Year 28
My birthday is next week, and as I turn 29, I’m reflecting on what Year 28 has been. Let’s take a look at all that Year 28 has been. Starting with: Year 28 – The year I moved out of state to a place I had never been where I knew nobody. Several people haveContinue reading “Year 28”
Dating Again (the update I forgot to update)
I figured I’d write a new blog post since I forgot to edit the original post last week. I’m dating again, and yeah, he and I are officially official (like committed, in-a-relationship, dating). He’s an amazing, amazing person. This is legitimately the first healthy relationship I’ve been in, which is awesome, but also brings outContinue reading “Dating Again (the update I forgot to update)”
Guns in America (Written by an American Teacher)
I took a half day on Tuesday. I was sick with a bad cold and took the afternoon as a sick day so I could rest before hosting the graduation ceremony of my 6th grade students. I took a nap and when I woke up and checked my phone, I saw all these posts onContinue reading “Guns in America (Written by an American Teacher)”
