so hey! It’s that time of year where I’m extremely busy with coaching (yeah, working 14 hour days, 5-6 days a week) so I haven’t had time for much else. I love it but lately I’ve been thinking about the future and wanting a life of balance, where I have more time for myself andContinue reading “I haven’t posted in a minute (again)”
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WE GOT MARRIED!!!!!!!
Surprise and hello! I’m writing this as a married woman so hello from the married side of life! We got married on August 3, 2023 in the gorgeous mountains of Colorado. It was just the two of us, a simple elopement, and it was absolutely perfect. We went home and had pizza to celebrate. ThingsContinue reading “WE GOT MARRIED!!!!!!!”
Life Update: We postponed our wedding!
! included to express the joy we feel with this decision and our path together 🤍 My fiancé and I were supposed to get married this Saturday, July 15. Family was going to fly out, we were going to go up the the mountains, get married, and now we’re not. We, as a couple, madeContinue reading “Life Update: We postponed our wedding!”
Escape Anniversary
Three years ago today, I escaped. I had lived in fear for my life, for my family’s lives, every hour of every for 10 weeks. And on June 25, 2020, I did the bravest thing I’ve ever done and I escaped. And now, three years later and I’m getting married in three weeks. Victim, surviving,Continue reading “Escape Anniversary”
3 years since Kirby
Three years ago today, Mathew Berry tortured my dog Kirby for 14 hours, ultimately leading to my dog’s death. Next month, I’m going to court where Mathew Berry is being criminally prosecuted for torturing and killing my dog Kirby. I’m so grateful. God is so good and I’m just so grateful.
Anger + Moving on (Daisy’s birthday)
Yesterday was Daisy’s birthday. I woke up and immediately felt angry. Anger at the fact that she’s gone, that she got one birthday, that she was only a baby when he killed her. Anger that the system failed her and no criminal charges were or ever will be brought against her. Angry at the factContinue reading “Anger + Moving on (Daisy’s birthday)”
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.”
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}”
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””
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