Monthly Archives: September 2013

Finding My Family

Posted on September 29, 2013 by beckikeyevents

I would like to introduce my birth daughter Abby. I asked Abby to be a guest writer on my blog. She has evolved into a wonderful mother and a successful woman. Abby was adopted at birth by two very loving caring … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, daughters, Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, gift of love, Healing and Recovery, healthy relationships, identify problem children, Life's Blessings and Joys, Mental Health, new beginnings, Open adoption | Tagged , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Get Ready

Posted on September 26, 2013 by beckikeyevents

First of all, I am extremely humbled for all of you that have followed my blog for the past 11 months. All I have to share with you is myself. I am not a writer. I just have a story … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, beaten by mother, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, estranged fathers, Guest writer, Healing and Recovery, healthy relationships, identify problem children, Mental Health, narcissist, new beginnings, Open adoption, PTSD, Toxic Relationships, Traumatic Experiences | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

But , But…. Mine Was Extreme Domestic Violence

Posted on September 23, 2013 by beckikeyevents

This post is going to have so many grammatical errors you may not be able to follow. Today I went from super happy because Ronnie is on vacation for a week , to angry due to an email.  Ronnie is … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Mental Health, surprise callers, Toxic Relationships, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 45 Comments

A Picture Is Worth More Than A Thousand Words

Posted on September 19, 2013 by beckikeyevents
Posted in Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Murder attack, party, PTSD, Stabbed, Traumatic Experiences | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Domestic Violence Death Toll

Posted on September 19, 2013 by beckikeyevents

Originally posted on Deliberate Donkey:
First I wanted to thank Melanie of Deliberate Donkey for asking me to guest post; I was honored to be asked. I must admit I had a hard time coming up with what I was…

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Live Well * Love Much * Laugh Often

Posted on September 17, 2013 by beckikeyevents

As I mentioned in an earlier post, Ronnie and I lost a very dear friend recently. A few days ago we visited our friends who put together a slide show for the memorial service. The service will be held this … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, death of a loved one, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, friendships, Healing and Recovery, leaving the past behind, Life's Blessings and Joys | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

The LA Laker Player and Me

Posted on September 16, 2013 by beckikeyevents

During 1994- 1995 I was running a muck, I was un-happy and searching for who knows what . I surely had no clue. My daily routine was go to work, hit the gym for an hour with a former Los … Continue reading →

Posted in friends, friendships, gift of love, Healing and Recovery, healthy relationships, Life's Blessings and Joys, love, NBA | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Trucks And A Mask

Posted on September 13, 2013 by beckikeyevents

Frustration is the feeling for this Friday the 13th of September. I woke to the sounds of dump trucks heading to the top of our hill. Dump trucks, log trucks, water trucks have taken over our peaceful neighborhood for almost … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, friends, friendships, leaving the past behind, Mental Health, moving day, new beginnings, Traumatic Experiences | Tagged , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Moving Day

Posted on September 9, 2013 by beckikeyevents

Ok, so you have heard this before. Since 2004 Ronnie and I have tried to get the heck out of Dodge. Now we have a date and a plan. In so many ways Oregon has been a blessing but at … Continue reading →

Posted in drug addiction, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, friendships, happiness, hope, leaving the past behind, Life's Blessings and Joys, new adventures, PTSD, sunshine, Traumatic Experiences | Tagged , , , , , | 14 Comments

Relentlessly Brainwashed

Posted on September 9, 2013 by beckikeyevents

Therapy has been very productive lately. I am connecting with my new therapist Carol and she is very well versed with PTSD patients. My therapy sessions are weekly, and I feel Carol now has a good sense of who I … Continue reading →

Posted in beaten by mother, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, Growing up in midwest, Healing and Recovery, identify problem children, Mental Health, mental illiness, PTSD, teachers, Toxic Relationships, Traumatic Experiences, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments