October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In honor of this important cause, I'm giving away a copy of The Frog In The Pot by Angela E. Weiler. Read more to see how to win!
Thank you for your vulnerability. The scars we carry in our minds and our hearts are just as real as the physical scars from physical violence. I'm grateful for you!
Aww, Andrea, thank you for sharing this. I didn't know that, but I'm so glad I know you <3 You're a gift. I'll happily get the book from the library either way because it sounds like such a helpful read. Appreciate you <3
Thank you for sharing Andrea. This time last year I was in the process of ending a relationship that wasn't abusive, but certainly wasn't healthy for me, and I've spent a lot of time wondering how I got into that relationship in the first place and why I didn't see it for what it was sooner. It's increased my understanding a little bit around how people stay in abusive relationships as the factors around staying or leaving intimate relationships (logistics, messages we grew up hearing all the time, shame, etc.) are very complex. I'm so glad you're in a safer space now where you've been able to start reclaiming your voice.
Thank you for sharing! It took me a decade to unpack the domestic abuse in my childhood, because it wasn't physical. God graciously have me a husband who has affirmed me and honored and cherished me for 17 years; my heart breaks for those who have suffered the trauma of partner abuse.
Andrea, thank you for this post. I’m also grateful to learn a little more about The Frog in the Pot. Thank you for your voice and the way you help others share theirs.
Thank you for your vulnerability. The scars we carry in our minds and our hearts are just as real as the physical scars from physical violence. I'm grateful for you!
Thank you, April!
Aww, Andrea, thank you for sharing this. I didn't know that, but I'm so glad I know you <3 You're a gift. I'll happily get the book from the library either way because it sounds like such a helpful read. Appreciate you <3
Thank you for reading! (And it's a great sign that I didn't ramble on about all of this when we met up lol)
Thank you for sharing Andrea. This time last year I was in the process of ending a relationship that wasn't abusive, but certainly wasn't healthy for me, and I've spent a lot of time wondering how I got into that relationship in the first place and why I didn't see it for what it was sooner. It's increased my understanding a little bit around how people stay in abusive relationships as the factors around staying or leaving intimate relationships (logistics, messages we grew up hearing all the time, shame, etc.) are very complex. I'm so glad you're in a safer space now where you've been able to start reclaiming your voice.
Thank you, Kelly!
This is sacred work, Andrea. Thank you for sharing with such vulnerability and strength.
Thank you for sharing! It took me a decade to unpack the domestic abuse in my childhood, because it wasn't physical. God graciously have me a husband who has affirmed me and honored and cherished me for 17 years; my heart breaks for those who have suffered the trauma of partner abuse.
I'm so glad you're safe now, Joelle. Love you.
Thank you! Love you too ❤️
Andrea, thank you for this post. I’m also grateful to learn a little more about The Frog in the Pot. Thank you for your voice and the way you help others share theirs.
Thank you, Jenn!