Heather’s Blog

How One Word Kept Me Trapped for 25 Years

Imagine a husband shoots himself in front of his wife and as she starts to run away, she stops after three steps because she's wondering if he faked it. She turns back to verify he actually did it. Sees a mark on his temple, and continues to run. This kind of behavior...

Preventing and Escaping Abusive Relationships

Every October, we talk about “awareness.” But are people who need help actually aware of where they can access it? I wasn’t As someone who have been through 28 ½ years in abusive relationships, I know some of the things that extended it and believe I know now what may...

How One Word Kept Me Trapped for 25 Years

Imagine a husband shoots himself in front of his wife and as she starts to run away, she stops after three steps because she's wondering if he faked it. She turns back to verify he actually did it. Sees a mark on his temple, and continues to run. This kind of behavior...

Preventing and Escaping Abusive Relationships

Every October, we talk about “awareness.” But are people who need help actually aware of where they can access it? I wasn’t As someone who have been through 28 ½ years in abusive relationships, I know some of the things that extended it and believe I know now what may...