We all have songs that speak to us for different reasons. Lately, the song Heathens by Twenty One Pilots has been hitting a sensitive part of my soul.… Read more “You don’t know the half of the abuse”
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The Moment You Hear Your Baby Has Been Abused
Yup. You heard me, abused. Every emotion you could ever imagine comes rushing over you all at once. You start to panic. Sweat. Shake. Feel your internal temperature… Read more “The Moment You Hear Your Baby Has Been Abused”
Something to Declare: Parenting as a Survivor
Hi there! I’m Beth. Secret confession: Before my daughter was born, I researched, as I do everything, how to meet other parents. That research ultimately resulted in… Read more “Something to Declare: Parenting as a Survivor”
The Survivors Series: Questing the Holy Grail (aka Peace)
I remember a my father asking me, in genuine perplexity a couple of decades ago, why I was still in therapy after 13 sessions. Surely, whatever’s got… Read more “The Survivors Series: Questing the Holy Grail (aka Peace)”
Our Thoughts are not Facts: More on Being a Survivor Mom
There is nothing as soothing after an honest, raw blog than someone telling you they needed to read it. I was honored and touched, so thank you, fellow survivor-mom. … Read more “Our Thoughts are not Facts: More on Being a Survivor Mom”
Embracing the Muck: Survivors Parenting
At this point in my life, when the “reminders” come they don’t take my breath or presence of mind like they once did. I automatically look around whatever room I’m… Read more “Embracing the Muck: Survivors Parenting”
Spare the Rod?
I am an imperfect mother. In fact, there are times when I downright mess up. Usually the moment I catch myself is the moment when my lungs… Read more “Spare the Rod?”
“My Body Was Never Mine.”
“I’ve never owned this body to begin with.” “I don’t know what living inside of it would feel like.” “I don’t know what clothes to put my… Read more ““My Body Was Never Mine.””
