Posts Tagged ‘ abuse ’

Yoga, Poetry and PTSD

Yoga, Poetry and PTSD

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Guest post by Mary McManus
Trauma came early in my life as I contracted paralytic polio at the age of 5. Shortly after learning how to walk again, my father…

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Time to Live Your Life

Time to Live Your Life

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Guest post by Elle Amberley
I mostly lived in fear as a child. In fact, I cannot remember a time when I felt completely safe.
I encountered abuse in many…

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Snapshots of Life After Abuse, Part 2

Snapshots of Life After Abuse, Part 2

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Guest post by Nicole Bissett
I remember telling my new friend Harry I was never going to get married again, or deal with the aggravation of a relationship. I meant…

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Snapshots of Life After Abuse, Part 1

Snapshots of Life After Abuse, Part 1

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Guest post by Nicole Bissett
“You wanna leave?” His slurred tone was full of venom. “You wanna move out and be on your own like your friend Dianne and bring…

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‘Your Life After Trauma’ Radio: Domestic Violence Awareness

‘Your Life After Trauma’ Radio: Domestic Violence Awareness

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

While we all think we know what domestic violence is about, the truth is many of us don’t realize who it affects and how. I’m really pleased this week to…

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