I finally awakened to the fact that I was a victim of spousal abuse and violence. My purpose in sharing these experiences is to hopefully help and encourage someone else to recognize that they are in an abusive relationship. There are emotional triggers in this post that might upset some. I am sharing some difficult … More I Saw the Light (Part1)
I am sharing some personal stories about my marriage and the changes that took place. I want to help someone else see themselves or their partner through my experiences in order to detect symptoms of abuse or domestic violence that might be present in their relationship. Somewhere between our fourth and eighth year of marriage, … More The Storm Clouds Gather
Rumi, a famous Persian philosopher from the 13th century, once aptly penned: “The wound is where the light enters you.” … More An Introduction to Healing Wounds of the Past
I am writing these posts in the hopes that it will help others be more aware of their relationships and behavior patterns and also to help someone possibly catch problems before they lose themselves or their lives. My Early Years My childhood was in a loving home with happily married parents. My family life was … More First Relationships Begin
When I was young, I had a lot of anxiety about doing the right thing or potential events that could happen. When you’re a teenager with all kinds of changes taking place in your body and brain, things can get a little crazy. You think you are in love with every handsome guy/or beautiful girl. … More Listen to Your Head and Heart
Moma, Daddy and me at about 1 and 1/2 years old In an effort to deal with some painful experiences in my marriage and to continue growing greater self confidence and self understanding, I decided to write letters to myself in different stages of my life. These letters share some thoughts on growing up and … More A Letter to Little Elaine
I have written a series of posts about my own experiences with domestic abuse and violence. In order to deal with some painful experiences in my adult life; and to increase my self-confidence and self-understanding, I decided first to write a letter to myself as a little girl. I wrote these several years ago for … More Letter To My Childhood Self
One day, years ago, I became saddened by the suffering of the planet and it’s people, our climate changes, the deaths of innocent animals as their environment changes; and everything seemed to be “going to hell in a handbag.” I thought about the fears and anxieties of the world’s sick or hungry; or those terrorized … More One Little Bird
Do you believe in guardian angels? There was another rescue that was beyond my ability long after the first “angel rescue.” My husband once told me, “It’s not fair that you are so lucky!” He used this analogy about his luck versus mine: “If there was a bear in a dark room and I went … More Am I Just Lucky?
Do you believe in guardian angels? Do angels really rescue people? I am thankful for my guardian angels, especially since my seventy-fifth birthday is coming up in August! I wouldn’t be alive now, if it weren’t for the help from God or angels. I remember this painting or print that my grandmother had in her … More I Believe God Kept Me Safe
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