Lies. All Lies.

May 20, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

I’m uncovering the fake news in my life. I have been discovering lies that I have believed about myself. Lies from my childhood. Lies from years of abuse. Lies that I’ve told myself out of fear.

5 Reasons to Care about Domestic Violence

October 4, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

What’s domestic violence, anyway?! It’s a pattern of coercive behaviors designed to dominate an intimte partner or family member (the use of power and control) It’s physical, pychological, emotional, financial, spiritual, cyber / online, etc. It’s abuse between family members, significant others, roommates, etc. It can look like bullying, name calling, threats, intimidation, hurtful jokes, […]

A Dose of Truth 💯

April 28, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Sometimes I wish I had an eraser. I wish I could undo all the damage. I wish I could go back and not have experienced all the abuse of my past. With all the healing and all the time that’s gone by I still suffer. I still have intense moments. I still have scars. I […]

Another Birthday!! 🎂

April 26, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

I had a birthday! I am super excited to be alive and be able to celebrate the life that I’m living. I’m amazed at how time has brought about so much change. My life is quite complex and sometimes I get overwhelmed; but no matter what I face, I always come through. I’m grateful to […]

Confessions: Being MsMissy

April 9, 2018.Reading time 10 minutes.

10 years ago in February, I walked away from my fiancé, a man that I loved very much, and a relationship that became extremely toxic and abusive. Before I walked away, I faced the fear that I would never find love again. I was terrified that that would be my only chance to be married. […]