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Category Archives: Domestic Violence
Packing Up Our Life And Moving Forward
Ronnie and I have both been so busy these last couple months. We are very close to leaving our home. Finally once and for all, off of Applegate Drive. For those of you that don’t know, we have lived on … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, friendships, gift of love, Healing and Recovery, hope, leaving the past behind, new beginnings, Traumatic Experiences, Uncategorized
Tagged childhood memories, close friendships, elizabeth smart, happiness, memories of abuse, moving, painful childhood
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The Anniversary
It’s been a year now that I have blogging. I was hoping to write a nice long blog about how wonderful the last year has been. Expressing myself, gaining support from new friends and how much my life has changed. … Continue reading
Posted in 1-800-799-7233, Domestic Violence, leaving the past behind, Mental Health, moving day, Murder attack, National Domestic Awareness month, new beginnings, Stop Domestic Violence, Violent attacks
Tagged anniversary of stabbing, domestic violence, moving day, National Domestic Awareness, stabbing, violence against women and children
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I like October, I like October… Who Am I trying To Fool? I Hate October!
It’s raining and gloomy here in Oregon. Today also is the first day of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. October is also the anniversary of when I was stabbed. My wonderful husband, and soul mate’s birthday is in October. My … Continue reading
Posted in 1-800-799-7233, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Family Secrets, Healing and Recovery, National Domestic Awareness month, Stop Domestic Violence, Traumatic Experiences, Violent attacks
Tagged a cry for help, anniversary of stabbing, Becki Duckworth, domestic violence, halloween, overcoming fears, shelter for women and children, violence against women and children
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Finding My Family
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 adoption, Becki Duckworth, dysfunctional family, open adoption, PTSD, traumatic experiences, unconditional love
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But , But…. Mine Was Extreme Domestic Violence
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
Domestic Violence Death Toll
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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Trucks And A Mask
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 Becki Duckworth, construction, living with PTSD, moving day, people change, removing the mask, starting over, transparent life
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Relentlessly Brainwashed
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 Becki Duckworth, child abuse, childhood memories, domestic violence, Janice delp, janice mary meier, janice mary meier plano illinois, Janice Meier, National Domestic Awareness, plano illinois, protect children, teachers
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Fast And Furious , That’s How It Happens
PTSD and a pinch of OCD equals crazy-making. Today I woke up refreshed, which rarely is the case for me. I came downstairs to get my coffee and sat out back on the patio. The sky was grey and it … Continue reading
Posted in Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Healing and Recovery, Hypervigilance, Mental Health, Murder attack, OCD, PTSD, Traumatic Experiences
Tagged anxiety, blogging, crazy making, going crazy in oregon, living with PTSD, OCD, seasons changing, suffering from PTSD, traumatic experiences, triggers
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I Survived a Murder Attack -- My Family Didn't 