It sounds silly Until it isn’t For two years, socks were worn at bedtime because of how cold it got in our apartment Even during the summer Before we moved into that apartment, socks were sometimes worn at night during the winter but it wasn’t always every night When we moved into that apartment, wearingContinue reading “Socks: Optional”
Tag Archives: Mental Abuse
With Hindsight Comes Clarity
Distance usually provides a better picture Allowing time to process things Going into a big move (especially one that involved a child and a new country), the unknown was a HUGE factor The one thing that didn’t even cross our minds was unearthing a psychopathic narcissist But that’s what happened And it was something thatContinue reading “With Hindsight Comes Clarity”
Abuse & Technology
I started speaking up when I noticed something was off I kept pushing it because I shouldn’t feel uncomfortable in my own home But no matter how much I spoke up No matter how many times I tried to get it stop No matter how many times I reached out for help It only madeContinue reading “Abuse & Technology”
Thermostats, Locks and Lights: Digital Tools of Domestic Abuse
I’m not the first one to experience this. I won’t be the last. I was seen as crazy. After all, why would someone intentionally do something so slight? It’s just a thermostat. A degree here, a degree there. It shouldn’t have made that big of a difference in things. With my situation, it got toContinue reading “Thermostats, Locks and Lights: Digital Tools of Domestic Abuse”
The Conversation: The Power Wheel
~ Makes me me feel afraid or unsafe with actions, gestures and/or looks ~ Makes me think I’m crazy, misrepresenting or overreacting ~ Plays mind games ~ Monitors my behavior and communication And that’s only some of what was done over a 2 year time span But yet I’m the problematic one I should haveContinue reading “The Conversation: The Power Wheel”
I’m Still Standing
Not sure how But I’m still standing You kept going after the foundation I was standing on Piece by piece Brick by brick You kept chipping away Slowly, but methodically You knew what you were doing Going about it in such a way that you left no evidence You attempted to burn bridges for me,Continue reading “I’m Still Standing”
I Stood up to You
You didn’t expect me to But I still stood up to you So you sent in your flying monkeys to go after me But I stood my ground And then the gaslighting started But I knew I was right No matter how much you made me feel like I was going crazy Because I stoodContinue reading “I Stood up to You”
I Know Your Secret
I know you’re not happy about it I know you’re secret You kept trying to stop me from spilling the beans But that didn’t stop me You sent in your flying monkeys But it didn’t work I’m using my voice to help advocate for myself I know your secret That your a wolf in sheep’sContinue reading “I Know Your Secret”
The Great Big World
‘On an evening such as thisIt’s hard to tell if I existIf I pack the car and leave this townWho’ll notice that I’m not around’ ~ Barenaked Ladies, Pinch Me There have been many days (more often than not), where I’m convinced the world doesn’t even know I exist. They may see me, but theyContinue reading “The Great Big World”
The Road Ahead
The healing process has begun It’s going to be a long road It’s going to be a hard road It’s going to be a lonely road Small steps now We may not be out of your hair yet, but you’re making every attempt to impede that recovery Healing will happen, whether you want it toContinue reading “The Road Ahead”
Island of Misfit Mamas 