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What It’s Like
Today while I was sitting in a very plush waiting room of my Orthopedic Surgeon’s office, there was a teenage girl and her mother sitting across from me. The girl was reading an article in a magazine and turned to … Continue reading
For The Hundredth Time !
Generally when the phrase, ” For The Hundredth Time” is used a negative comment follows. Have you heard this phrase? I also am guilty of using it negatively. Today’s post is the big.. ONE, ZERO, ZERO for me. Yep, for … Continue reading
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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Finally I Am Going To Talk Cake
I hate cake, not just any cake, but birthday cake. Maybe I should clarify… I hate birthday cake for my birthday. Baking and making a cake is a labor of love. When my children were young, at least a week … Continue reading
Posted in beaten by mother, Birthdays, Child Abuse, daughters, Depression, Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, gift of love, Traumatic Experiences
Tagged birthday cake, childhood memories, jan meier plano illinois, Janice delp, janice mary meier, janice mary meier plano illinois, marc meier naperville illinois
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Dealing With…Having Never Dealt With It
I am finally on the mend. It’s been a long two weeks recovering from being sick and having sutures. Pneumonia really took a toll on me, and I was without any energy or motivation. With every negative there is always … Continue reading
The Day I Was Stabbed…Part 3
This is the third and final part of the story of the night my attacker attempted to murder me, the surgeries to save my life, and the recovery process. Part one can be read by clicking here and part two can … Continue reading
Posted in Depression, Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, friends, friendships, Healing and Recovery, Murder attack, Murder trial, My Life as an Celebrity Event Planner, prison, PTSD, Stabbed, Traumatic Experiences
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The Day I Was Stabbed…Part Two
This is part two of the story of the night my attacker attempted to murder me, the surgeries to save my life, and the recovery process. Part one can be read here.
Posted in Domestic Violence, Family Secrets, Healing and Recovery, Murder attack, PTSD, Stabbed, Toxic Relationships, Traumatic Experiences
Tagged abuse, abusive relationship, alcoholic, angry boyfriend, Anthony Duckworth, Anthony james duckworth and oregon, anthony walker, attacked and stabbed, attempted murder, Becki Duckworth, Becki Duckworth book, butcher knife attack, children witness violence, clarence thomas, dateline nbc, defend self, depression, domestic violence, dysfunctional family, dysfunctional relationship, Emanuel Hospital, jan meier plano illinois, Janice delp, janice mary meier, Janice Meier, Jodi Arias, Lance duckworth portland oregon, left for dead, life-threatening wounds, luis ortiz, miracle, murder attempt, oprah, Oprah Winfrey Show, partner abuse, partner violence, physical abuse, Portland Adventist Hospital, Portland Oregon, protect kids, PTSD, save life, Stabbed, stabbing, stalker, stalking, surviver survived murder attempt, travis alexander
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This Love Affair Is Over
We first met during a 4-H weekend retreat. One of the older girls in the group introduced us. It was not love at first sight then, in fact you actually made me sick to my stomach. I felt gross and … Continue reading
Posted in beaten by mother, Child Abuse, cigarette cravings, cigarette withdrawl, Depression, Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, Healing and Recovery, Life's Blessings and Joys, Mental Health, PTSD, Toxic Relationships, Traumatic Experiences, Uncategorized
Tagged cigarette withdrawl, cigarettes, depression, healing, jan meier plano illinois, Janice delp, Janice Meier, PTSD, stop smoking, stopping smoking
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Jodi Arias, A Wooden Spoon, and My Mother
The last couple weeks have been once again busy and crazy.Our daughter had a serious car accident and we have a new house guest from India. During the chaos, I fell behind on writing and my routine which includes OCD … Continue reading
Posted in Child Abuse, Depression, Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, Healing and Recovery, Life's Blessings and Joys, Mental Health, PTSD, Toxic Relationships, Traumatic Experiences, Uncategorized
Tagged abuse, abusive mother, abusive relationship, attempted murder, beatings, Becki Duckworth, child abuse, domestic violence, dysfunctional family, grief, jan meier plano illinois, Janice delp, janice mary meier, Janice Meier, Jodi Arias, marc meier, marc richard meier, mental abuse, murder, physical abuse, plano illinois, PTSD, Stabbed, stabbing, suffering, traumatized, violence
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