This was me. This is what I looked like in high school around the time the abuse by my stepdad was ending. I was on the tennis team. I was in honor classes and made mainly A’s and B’s. I was quiet and kept to myself for the most part. I was a naive and…
Childhood
How the Case Against Larry Nassar Has Inspired Me
The trial of Larry Nassar, the ex-USA Gymnastics team doctor, has inspired me to want to update my victim impact statement. I have loved the way Judge Rosemarie Aquilina has presided over this case. She has enabled the victims of Larry Nassar to have a voice. A voice that was listened to, heard, and validated.…
This Is Me
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month; I thought it would be fitting to end it by sharing some of my story with all of you and why it’s so important to me to share my journey. Why It’s So Important To Me One thing all survivors have in common is that we all feel as…
Sleep Do You Love Me or Do You Love Me Not?
I have such a love hate relationship with sleep. I’m constantly feeling tired or fatigued all day long. During the day, on most days, I’d love for nothing more than a nap. With an almost 3 year old at home who doesn’t care to nap; getting a nap in doesn’t happen too much. Then the…
It Hurts My Heart
Something happened yesterday that just hurt my heart. I found out that my oldest (who I will refer to as Kay) has been getting bullied in school for about a week, and this is only the second week of school. This student has been threatening my child by saying things like: she would shoot my…