Debby Gives Advice on Dating
In my last blog, I shared the story of survivor and thriver Debby Seguin. Today, I will share some of Debby's insights into dating after abuse. I thought they were profound. Let me start by saying I am not a huge fan of online dating. I hear too many negative stories...
Survivor Story – Debby Seguin
I have a treat for you today. Meet Debby Seguin. Debby is a survivor of emotional abuse, and a true THRIVER. Here is her story. The Beginning I met my ex at a New Years Eve bowling party with our church singles group in San Antonio on Dec 31, 1985. We dated and...
A Poem from a Survivor
Hello Dear Readers, I have a treat for you today, a poem from Karla, a domestic violence survivor. She also survived a decade of post-divorce legal abuse. She is a graduate student and hopes to become a professional writer one day. Here is her poem: ...
Survivor Story – Spiritually Bruised and Battered
Laura Moseley, creator of DV Walking Wounded, tells her story of looking for help from her church for the abuse in her marriage. Sadly the church wasn’t helpful. She has not let her past stop her. She now helps others experiencing abuse.
Story of a Male DV Survivor
Robert Wells, formerly of the Royal Military Police, was emotionally and physically abused by his girlfriend. This is his story.
Survivor Story – Making Beauty from Ashes
Tia Payne describes her journey with abuse, realizing God loved her more than her marriage, to becoming a DV advocate and founder of Legacy31.
The Long Journey from Victim to Survivor to Thriver
When we experience abuse, it affects every part of our life. It is possible to survive abuse and even thrive once we leave the abuser and find some healing.
The Voice of a Sexual Abuse Survivor
The more I work with domestic violence survivors, the more I realize how many have been sexually abused as children. I am no longer shocked in my counseling sessions when someone begins sharing how their father, uncle, brother or cousin sexually abused them when they...
Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse
Many who are abused as adults were also abused as children - either emotionally, physically or sexually. The number of people who have experienced this is shocking and tragic. Getting past any of these is difficult, but I can't imagine anything worse than living with...
Domestic Violence Experienced by Men
For six years I have been a domestic violence advocate, helping abuse victims and survivors. The vast majority have been women. Having very little experience with male victims, I have often wondered what their experience might be like. Recently, a blog I follow...
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