The Journey Forward

Coming out of abuse is rarely clean or quick. It’s often layered with fear, doubt, and silence. One of the most toxic companions in the aftermath is shame. We don’t always recognize it right away—it hides in the hesitation to speak, the fear of being judged, and the...

I was there. I felt like I couldn’t tell anyone. I had bruises all over me but they weren’t physical. Nothing was visible. To the world we had this perfect happy little family and I made sure that’s all they saw. Not even my closest friends knew.  But inside I was...