Category Archives: Domestic Abuse

I will never be a Super Model. I will never be a Stepford Wife.

Posted on February 22, 2011 by SimpleMom

I will never have perfect breasts or a hollow head. I will never have a day where the biggest worry on my mind is that I didn’t bake something or that my house isn’t clean room sterile. I will never … Continue reading →

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Ten reasons why I didn’t DIE:

Posted on November 30, 2010 by SimpleMom

Wednesday November 17th seemed like such a normal day… at least for only getting 2 hours of sleep that is. Tuesday night, despite taking a double dose of sleeping pills and pain medications (diagnosed anxiety based insomnia + rotator cuff … Continue reading →

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“I am my own Order of Protection”

Posted on November 6, 2010 by SimpleMom

I actually found myself saying that in conversation just the other day. We were just talking about life in general, personal histories and interests and I found myself sharing that I had been in an emotionally abusive relationship with my … Continue reading →

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There are days…

Posted on October 20, 2010 by SimpleMom

When the hoplessness just starts closing in, and I’m tired of falling down. I’m tired of getting my teeth kicked in and I’m especially tired of still hearing his voice in my head. I’m tired of the way he can … Continue reading →

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Stop Wondering…

Posted on June 5, 2010 by SimpleMom

Some readers may wonder about my personal chronicle of survival so I’m going to tell a story that is short and brutal. Take the time to honestly watch episode 4 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 3. This is actually … Continue reading →

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No, I do not want a ride!

Posted on May 30, 2010 by SimpleMom

The only thing that’s scarier than him when he’s mean? Is him when he’s being nice. He likes to offer me rides, and it’s just creepy. When we were still together he would get so angry if I asked him … Continue reading →

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Who made who… ?

Posted on May 30, 2010 by SimpleMom

My daughters’ father has a whole lot of people convinced that I’m a deadbeat mom.  He tells people that I got pregnant on purpose, just to trap him, and people fall for it, including members of my own blood family. … Continue reading →

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