Abstract SomebodyThe Escape and the fight for freedom from my abuserI had begun having flashbacks about all the ways my former abuser had hurt me and tried to downplay it. I was finally accepting that yes…Feb 26, 2021Feb 26, 2021
Abstract SomebodyHe could have just let us beAfter too many death threats, too much verbal abuse, too many sexual assaults, too many lies, too much gaslighting, too much infidelity…Dec 22, 2020Dec 22, 2020
Abstract SomebodyThe Trauma BondingI have been seeing “trauma bonding” in my social media feed a bunch the last few days, and one post said it in a way that finally helped me…Dec 11, 2020Dec 11, 2020
Abstract SomebodyThe Forbidden Cereal BowlOnce upon a time, I was something of a stepmom to three of my kids' siblings. These kids exist because my former abuser is an irresponsible…Dec 4, 2020Dec 4, 2020
Abstract SomebodyButterscotch apple spice cakebutterscotch apple spice cake in the oven cuz the world is terrible and I needed to create.Oct 8, 2020Oct 8, 2020
Abstract SomebodyA bit of word vomit about me, Abbi SomebodyI was a poor kid and now I’m a poor adult. I’m not the poorest, mind you. I was always painfully aware that no matter how bad I thought I…Jul 30, 2020Jul 30, 2020
Abstract SomebodyNo more excusesMy former abuser told me some things that definitely explain his relationship with sex, and why he hates women and sexualizes children…Jun 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020
Abstract Somebody“He didn’t hit me, but…”A poem for my ex. (I don’t follow the rules of iambic pentameter)Apr 13, 2020Apr 13, 2020
Abstract SomebodyIf your friend is worried about the #MeToo movement, or #maybehedoesnthityou, or #WhyIdidntreport…I have a temporary stay away/no contact order against my abuser for me and my kids, finally. Powers that be are finally listening to us. I…Apr 9, 2020Apr 9, 2020