I was born in Neptune NJ, and lived in New Jersey until the age of twelve, when my sister and I moved to Oregon. We had a very traumatic childhood as we had no choice but to live with someone that had dangerous tendencies. Our mother had issues with alcohol, so we rarely had anyone in our corner. I started writing at age 12, and at first it was a form of self-therapy. My writing journey changed when I turned seventeen, to include some brighter times in my life. I still had flashbacks and dark days, but I was more able to manage them. Soon after, I met God and when I did, I almost completely changed. I say almost because the past is always a part of me and had a hand in making me who I am, but I now realize if it all hadn’t happened, I do not know what kind of person I would be. I was married twice, had two children, and became a widow at 53 years old.
Now, I have a life partner that is a veteran and an amazing man. I now live a peaceful life and I am very appreciative of that.
“As a child that experienced several facets of abuse, and as a severe stutterer, I successfully internalized my pain for years. I depended on no one, and I trusted no one. It was a difficult time. It wasn’t until I had more life experience that I realized: those that hurt me were in severe pain themselves.With God’s strength, years later I was able to finally forgive them. That one decision, changed my life. I learned to always have empathy and I strive to never judge others. I cannot say that I know how I would react to certain situations in the future that I have never yet experienced. However, what I do know is that since learning that the act of forgiveness is a healing experience, I have made it my personal goal to show love every day and bring any amount of joy that I can, to anyone that God places in my path.”
It is only when we realize our true purpose and worth, and we share it, that we can experience true joy
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