Category: Life Writing
After Ten Years, The Secret Darkness Is Complete
As you may know, I started writing on Tumblr to release the anguish of abuse—all the pain buried for years. At first, the memories came in bits and pieces—scattered reflections of childhood, broken relationships, and living in fear. The more I wrote, the more memories spilled onto the page, as tears flowed for the first…
The Remnants Brought Into the Light
Closing reflection for Abuse Journal. I registered Abuse Journal on October 5th, 2020, nearly six years ago, to illuminate the darkness and empower survivors to live abundant lives. My background as a self-taught website developer strongly influenced the blog’s direction. Outwardly, it was a journal for other survivors; inwardly, it became a place to confront…
The Value of Reflective Writing for Abuse Survivors
Hello again! It’s been two years since you’ve read a new reflective writing post on Abuse Journal. I must confess that reflecting on the past took a toll on my emotions. I asked myself; How far do you want to look back, how deep do you want to dig to uncover the moments in life…