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. […]

When Abuse Speaks

October 1, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

I used to think that people chose abusive relationships or were too weak to leave them. I now understand that it’s much more complex. I wish I didnt have to learn the painful way; but experiencing abuse taught me lessons about myself and humanity that I couldn’t have learned any other way. In honor of […]

Abuse in Hindsight

January 18, 2017.Reading time 11 minutes.

Previously published on the old blog platform, blog.momentswithmissy.com Before falling in love, like for real love, I had several notions of what it’d be like. I imagined how happy we’d be, how much we’d enjoy talking with each other throughout the day and how fun our dates would be. Love would find me and usher me […]

Just Breathe: Inhale. Exhale.

October 2, 2016.Reading time 8 minutes.

About a week ago, I made up my mind that I wasn’t going to be frustrated any more. I just decided. It’s so cool to be in charge of emotions that way. So, here’s the back story. I’ve been a sassy, successful single for some time now and I have to admit that I was getting […]