Abuse Journal

Wisdom to Overcome Childhood Adversity

Throughout my healing journey, I have learned that even in the darkest moments, a small glimmer of hope can break through—especially when fear and memories of abuse feel overwhelming.

There were times when fear clouded my judgment and shaped my decisions. The weight of past trauma left me feeling lost, consumed by sadness, guilt, and shame. I often withdrew from others, hiding from those who caused harm and isolating myself as a way to cope. The emotional pain felt endless, like a constant punishment I could not escape.

Although stepping out of the darkness and facing adversity felt daunting, it was possible. Along the healing journey, you meet people who offer support, guidance, and wisdom, illuminating a path toward healing and freedom.

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  • Parental Rejection – Why My Mother Rejected Me

    Parental rejection is difficult for a child to understand, and the effects of a parent’s rejection can be long-term. Perhaps my story will help others to understand their own parent’s rejection.

    My Story of Parental Rejection

    As a child and young adult, I could never understand why my mother rejected me and never showed her love towards me. She always seemed distant, callous, and cold-hearted.

    She locked us children out of the house until late afternoon in the summer months. Her children were a bother to her.

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  • What Kind of a Mom Were You?

    A unique blog post for my daughter Breyann to answer her question, “What kind of a mom were you?”

    My heart broke into a million pieces after losing you and scattered on the ground. I became numb to feeling anything for a long time. Suffering from abuse and domestic violence prevented me from bonding with you and your brother.

    I lost custody of you and your brother and ran in fear for my life.

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  • Making Better Choices for An Abundant Life

    Change begins with making better choices for an abundant life. Your choices are often the result of parental guidance or the lack thereof. Parental supervision and your physical environment influence your mindset and dictate your decisions in adulthood.

    My choices and decisions created severe pain and anguish. In my early twenties, I was flat broke, eating at soup kitchens and city missions in Oakland, California.

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