Twenty-six years ago Halee had an abortion at age 14. Read about the years following her abortion and the perspective she has today.
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A smell, picture or a new circumstance can trigger and resurface emotional pain – from circumstances that may have happened even decades ago and even if you dealt with it previously. Personally, I most typically deal with triggers or resurfaced pain regarding the abuse I endured as a teen or regarding grief in losing our son, my parents, and a best friend.
In this article I share three concepts I use to spur healing rather than allowing the trigger to be a fearful nuisance.
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Is there any person or group of people that, every time you think of them, you writhe with frustration or hope they “rot in hell”?
Whether it is a wrong committed against you, someone you love, or any group of people you are fighting to represent, it is natural to want revenge, consequences or to spew damnation, but, even if they get what they deserve, it can leave you dripping with disappointment.
Though this article travels through a segment of my abuse story, it can be insightful for anyone who is feeling unsatisfied with the consequences for someone who has committed wrongdoing.
Does time heal wounds? If not time, then what?
Seven years ago, Halee and Ron said goodbye to their son Elliot. In “Savored Season”, read about the intertwining of joy and grief along their journey.
I am a keyboard fanatic. Anytime I can use my keyboard rather than the slow, ridiculously painful mouse, I’ll do…