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Tag Archives: traumatic experiences
Sleep Interupted, She’s Back
The dreams are vivid, the pain is real and raw. The vicious attacks I suffered as a child are haunting me, interrupting my sleep, and causing extreme anxiety. My mother would be happy knowing she’s still causing me pain. The … Continue reading
2 In, 2 Out
Two-in There should always be (at least) two firefighters together when they enter a location that is considered a hazard area that is considered “Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health” (IDLH), i.e., the interior of the structure fire. Firefighters operating … Continue reading
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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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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Best Of The Web Blogs
Today my blog was listed on best of the web blogs. http://www.blogs.botw.org/Home/Family. That was a nice surprise.
Posted in Adoption, beaten by mother, Child Abuse, Depression, Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Healing and Recovery, Life's Blessings and Joys, Mental Health, PTSD, Stabbed, Toxic Relationships, Traumatic Experiences, Uncategorized
Tagged child abuse, childhood, domestic violence, narcissistic personality, PTSD, surviver survived murder attempt, trauma, traumatic experiences
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Aloha Oe, Hawaii
For all the unfortunate circumstances and traumatic experiences in my life, there have been just as many blessings and wonderful experiences. Some of my best times have been simple pleasures — spending quiet time with my husband and children, when everyone was … Continue reading
Posted in Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Healing and Recovery, Life's Blessings and Joys, Uncategorized
Tagged aloha, Amanda, beauty, Becki Duckworth, blessings, boat, dolphins, happiness, Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands, home, jan meier plano illinois, Janice delp, janice mary meier, Janice Meier, jet ski, joy, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, ocean, peaceful place, Ronnie Duckworth, sea, solitude, traumatic experiences, vacation, whales
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The Love of My Life
Since I started blogging, I have written about many horrible situations in my life, and the worst are yet to come. But I have touched only briefly on Ronnie, my husband of 18 years.
Posted in Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, Healing and Recovery, Life's Blessings and Joys, Mental Health, Toxic Relationships, Uncategorized
Tagged Amanda dehaven, anxiety, Becki Duckworth, betrayal, career criminal, Chicago, child abuse, depression, evil people, fortunate, good man, great passion, husband, Mandi dehaven, newlyweds, Oregon, prison, Ronnie Duckworth, sacrifice, stepchildren, torture, traumatic experiences, troubled teen, true love, unconditional love
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