A most simple question.
Back in early 2016 when my daughter asked me on that ugly, grey day, “Mom, are you afraid of him?” I paused at her sincerity. I even questioned the pause hanging in the heavy air hoping, waiting for someone else to answer for me. To admit it, would bring shame. Honesty. Fear. It was the one question that began to change my life. Solemnly the words we both didn’t want to hear released themselves into the pause, “Yes. I believe I am.”
May 21, 2018, I created a corporation for survivors of Domestic Violence. July 2018 VictoryLife House was determined a nonprofit and became a local North Carolina resource. Still in our youth, we are now going nationwide as a creative tool for those who are seeking help for their “now what?” questions after leaving their trauma.
I pray my posts inform you, move you to action either for yourself or others, and that they are a blessing in your life. Peace. Always. MJ
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24
Don’t say anything that would hurt another person. Instead, speak only what is good so that you can give help wherever it is needed. That way, what you say will help those who hear you.
Ephesians 4:29
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Proverbs 18:21
- I’ve heard it said, “They are all around us.” – narcissists that is – for labeling others. They are closer to their own truth than they realize.There is a balance. To label a person really limits that person down to…that label…and removes their humanity.
- HE CALLS. YOU ANSWER. HE BEGINS WITH THE QUESTIONS. YOU ANSWER. HE’S LISTENING…RIGHT?He absolutely felt the need to exert domination even through…the phone.
- THE STRUGGLE OF REGAINING STRENGTH AFTER SURVIVING AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPIt took design. It took courage. A lot of courage. More courage to leave than to stay actually.
- PERSPECTIVE OF SELF AND OF OTHERS & WHAT PERSPECTIVE DO WE SHARE OF OURSELVES?Not all is sunshine, lollypops and rainbows though as more often than not, my “buyers” experience buyer’s remorse!
- ControlEven after everything, I still wanted it to “work”.
Hi! I’m MJ! And I’m a survivor of Domestic Violence. It has taken me four years to get to the point that I can now share my heart with you and not freak out about what someone might think of me.
With all the help I’ve received from family, new friends, and professionals in the spiritual and mental health arenas, I know had I NOT gotten the help I needed, I’d still be struggling.
What I hope to do is help other survivors get a grip faster than it has taken me. Through VictoryLife House, I have developed a platform for survivors to meet the professionals they need at a reduced rate. Just for them! Just for VictoryLife House! Just because I believe survivors are worth it!
Life without abuse IS an option. Choose life!
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