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Jan 24, 2022

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Relationships and Surviving Abuse

True stories that help us heal

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Girl Talk — 10 Things Men Need to Know

I polled my girlfriends on Facebook just for fun…

Jan 30, 2021

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Jan 30, 2021

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My Soldier Does This Thing and It Melts My Heart Every Time

The last cashew

Feb 3, 2021

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Feb 3, 2021

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Explore Gritty Stories and Advice from an Abuse Survivor

Liz Porter shares a collection of her real-life experiences and the advice she shares today as a survivor

Dec 20, 2020

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Dec 20, 2020

No longer considered a survivor...more like a thriver!

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There’s a Lot More to it Than Black Eyes and Bruises

Go deeper into the mind of an abuse survivor

Dec 19, 2020

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Dec 19, 2020

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Hindsight is the Best Teacher Ever

Everyone passes through your life for a reason

Dec 11, 2020

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Dec 11, 2020

Part 1 and 2 are attached at the bottom :)

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My Loyal Dog Sam Saved Me — Part 3

Sam’s recovery mirrored my own, and our bond grew stronger

Oct 17, 2020

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Oct 17, 2020

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My Loyal Dog Sam Saved Me — Part 2

It was out of my control, but the shame was unbearable

Oct 15, 2020

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Oct 15, 2020

One of my fav's...

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7 Things Your Dog Does Better Than You

Improve your relationships by doing what the dog does — ruff, ruff!

Oct 13, 2020

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Oct 13, 2020

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My Loyal Dog Sam Saved Me

Sammy talked with his eyes, and he understood things I didn’t

Oct 9, 2020

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Oct 9, 2020

A life changing moment for me...

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My only real regret in life...

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God...I miss you Dad!

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Did My Wonderful Dad Have to Die?

A testament to how powerful our minds are

Aug 28, 2020

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Aug 28, 2020

Almost lost faith in the human race after this one...

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This puppy went Viral!

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His Secret Girlfriend’s Girlfriend Wrote Me a Letter

He told me he was cheating but there was a twist, and then another

Aug 7, 2020

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Aug 7, 2020

It has a happy ending ...lol

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A Dear John Letter from My Bank Account

Here’s how we got back together.

Jul 18, 2020

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Jul 18, 2020

Relationship advice for you girls...

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Yes, Guys Like Eye Candy

But these five things will have them shopping for a ring

Jan 29, 2021

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Jan 29, 2021

If you don't believe in destiny, don't read this!

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An Unusual First Date that Morphed into 8 Hours

And no, I wasn’t tied up in his trunk.

Jun 8, 2021

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Jun 8, 2021

Heart wrenching truth...

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When Sex Is Used to Crush You

Is it considered rape if your predator is your husband?

Sep 11, 2020

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Sep 11, 2020

Help me break the silence around abuse.

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Explore True Stories and Advice from an Abuse Survivor

We must break the silence and find our voices

Jan 7, 2021

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Jan 7, 2021

Broken hearts and life lessons.

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It Felt Wrong to Forgive Him

This life lesson was the key that finally unlocked my heart

Aug 21, 2020

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Aug 21, 2020

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