Hanging out and Healing

Last weekend, I got to spend some time with a couple of other survivors. One of them lives out of the state and was here to attend a family function. So, another friend of mine drove to have breakfast and hang out with him for the morning. It was a good time to talk andContinue reading “Hanging out and Healing”

The Process of Healing

Lately, I’ve been working on three different writing projects, none of which have to do with sexual abuse. When I started this blog, my focus was on discussing topics that have to do with survivors. But now that I’m veering from that pathway, I might need to talk about subject that don’t necessarily involve topicsContinue reading “The Process of Healing”

Isolation and Solitude

Recently, I’ve been involved in discussions differentiating between isolation and solitude. I’ve found myself experiencing both and sometimes not knowing the difference between the two. At times, both just feels like loneliness to me, neither leaving me with much of a positive feeling. I’m not even sure that I can explain fully isolation and solitudeContinue reading “Isolation and Solitude”

Turn Your Back and Run

This is a title to a song by Demon Hunter that I absolutely love! To me, it reminds me that I need to draw myself away from sin by running away from it. I’m really good at running, especially from problems, which I don’t think the song is advocating! I know a number of survivorsContinue reading “Turn Your Back and Run”

Bad Days

Yesterday was not a good day for me emotionally. I didn’t get great sleep the night before, which I’m sure had a significant impact on my feelings. On my drive to work, my mind spiraled with negative thoughts about my performance at work, my significance to others regarding friendships and relationships, my workout life, andContinue reading “Bad Days”