Category Archives: Sorrow

Dangerous Counsel

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Flux

I met with an author and therapist who is well known for her work with trauma victims. I wanted to talk to her about writing, speaking, school, my work as a child advocate, and my future. She had interviewed me to understand my story. She kept changing the … Continue reading →

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Broken Girl by Matthew West

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Flux

I posted this song awhile ago when I first found it. It is now my angry music when I am allowing the pain and the rage to move through me. Today when I was searching YouTube, I found this version … Continue reading →

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Rape Not Believed

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Flux

I have not written here for awhile because I received a wounding from a dear dear friend that hurt so intensely I could not even speak for a few days. This woman came into my life eight years ago and … Continue reading →

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To Be or Not to Be

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Flux

I sink further in my isolation. I have now crossed to a place where I just want to be alone. If I am alone, I cannot be hurt by the pretending that everything is alright. I can’t be hurt by … Continue reading →

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Sharing Honest Survivor Feelings

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Flux

I wrote this a few days ago as my anniversary dates approach. Right now I am choosing to survive, writing this drained enough of my energy to allow me to lie down and sleep. I have debated about posting it here. … Continue reading →

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