Once upon a time I worked for a small animal vet. One “small animal” patient happened to include Guido, a 180 pound Commodore/Great Pyrenees cross. My one and only encounter with Guido did not end well. Although he was tied to a wall so I …
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Medal of Honor
Have you ever seen a Medal of Honor or known someone who’s received one? After betrayal, we ask a lot of questions: Am I not good enough or worthy of loving? What’s wrong with me, or what did I do wrong? Why are you choosing to …
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Hope and Despair
“The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 15:4 NIV If you find yourself on an emotional roller coaster of hope and despair, because your soul feels crushed due to ongoing deceit, there’s still hope. …
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Collecting Garbage?
Litter. Disgusting, right? While hiking on a familiar trail, I was glad I remembered to bring a grocery bag for collecting littered cans and bottles. Shortly the bag was full- a reminder of how as women experiencing betrayal trauma, we’re often left holding someone else’s garbage. …
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