I was ashamed because, in fact, I had been in a cycle of healthy followed by toxic love my entire life leading up to my marriage. But no one is deserving of abuse.

It takes great strength to own the dark and painful parts of your story.

Black Lives Matter.

Here I am. Send me!

I’ve worked too damned hard to make the same mistakes over and over.

Not holding back anymore.

Yes, I am an advocate for survivors of domestic violence, but I am so much more.

The true experience of me.

Fighting against the truth only perpetuates the pain. Accepting and allowing is the only way forward.

Every choice leads to a new crossroads. Your learning is never complete.