Abuse and Self Care

Eight years ago today, a new journey for me started. I didn’t ask for this to be part of my story; no one would. I entered into the day an abused wife, recently estranged from her husband, a mother taking care of her children, a medical transcriptionist, and a woman whose voice had been long since squelched, but who found joy in her children and was giving them a good life, despite everything.

I closed my eyes that day as a widow, sexual assault survivor, domestic violence survivor, survivor of gun violence, single mother (that’s the good part), and displaced from our home.

It’s the month of love. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and you might be thinking of how to honor your spouse or your children. I want you to think of ways to honor yourself. This month, learn how to love yourself and use these 20 ways to make yourself a priority: Continue Reading