#overcoming abuse

[infpisme]

#suzette boon #trauma #dissociation #narcissistic abuse #cptsd #complex trauma #road to recovery #overcoming abuse #traumatised

[stuffydollband]

Sonnet For Triumph

Behold the frantic kind of ambition

Sisyphus must have had to keep going

Girl with a hand grenade on a mission

The best-kept restless secret worth knowing

Witness the kind of kind you can become

When someone is evil enough to you

It’s easy to go quiet when you’re numb

Much harder to force the compassion through

Come see the broken and gilded plaything

Walking and talking now, all on her own

Tabletop tantrums there for the taking

Unbreaking herself from boulder to bone

The freedom to do whatever she wants

The strength to abscond from where her hex haunts

#poem #poetry #poems and poetry #sonnet #original poetry #original poem #napowrimo #national poetry writing month #short poems #abuse #overcoming abuse

[abglmnop]

Taking Control of Your Life

When someone experiences abuse, it can have a lasting impact on their mental and emotional well-being. It is not uncommon for people who have been abused to develop maladaptive coping mechanisms or behaviors that perpetuate the cycle of abuse. This can include becoming an abuser themselves in the future.

Abuse can take many forms, such as physical, emotional, sexual, or financial. It can occur in any type of relationship, including familial, romantic, or professional. Survivors of abuse may struggle with feelings of powerlessness, low self-esteem, and difficulty trusting others. These can contribute to a cycle of abuse, as they may turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms to feel a sense of control or to numb their pain.

Furthermore, it is important to note that not all survivors of abuse become abusers themselves. With the right support and resources, it is possible to break the cycle of abuse and heal from the trauma. It starts with recognizing the patterns of abuse and seeking help to address any underlying issues.

If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, it is important to seek professional help and support. This can include therapy, counseling, or support groups. No one deserves to be abused, and everyone deserves to live a life free from fear and harm.

#abuse #trauma #healing #mental health #self-care #recovery #therapy #emotional well-being #personal growth #self-improvement #overcoming abuse #breaking the cycle #healing from trauma #self-healing #mental wellness #coping with abuse #healing journey #survivor #domestic violence

[ktyarrow]

Hello there! I'm KT Yarrow, formerly known as Siese. My latest book, To Save a Shadowed Heart, is out now! ✨Get it here✨

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What happens when a villain is rescued by the heroes he hates?

Viktor Veles is the heir to a throne of blood. The only son of criminal mastermind Malice, Viktor spends his days as the quiet son of a corporate mogul and his nights as the Wraith, a villain who can control shadows and knows nothing but following Malice’s sinister orders.

When Viktor is captured by thugs, he doesn’t expect to be rescued by his greatest enemies, but Mimic and Sentinel are much more than he ever expected. The more time he spends with them, the more he likes them. But he can’t be the Wraith and love his enemies.

He’ll have to choose: continue down the dark path Malice is carving, or let himself have a love he never imagined.

Out now!

Eben Savage spends most of his time pretending he doesn’t have magic. It’s a painful reminder of the mother he inherited it from and lost. But when a girl is killed by dark magic just outside of town, Eben is the only one who might have the power to stop her killer—if he can actually get his wonky magic to listen to him, that is.

He doesn’t count on falling for her brother, a handsome and surly werewolf named Drystan Lowell, who tells him that his entire bloodline has been killed in the same ritualistic way as his sister. Now, Eben is the only thing standing between Drystan and certain death. With his friends caught in the crossfire and his crush’s life on the line, Eben will have to reckon with the supernatural side of himself to keep Drystan from becoming the killer’s final victim.

How far would you go to save the ones you love? Eben Savage’s life looks a little different these days. He has a boyfriend, a pack of wolves, and magic stolen from his evil uncle. All he wants to do is run under the moonlight with his motley little pack, go on dates with his werewolf boyfriend, and be left alone. But kisses and games of werewolf tag have to be set aside when a new threat comes to town, and the pack’s very existence is threatened by multiple new enemies. Hunters, mages, and dangerous werewolves are all out for blood, and desperation will drive Eben to do drastic things to save his family. All choices have consequences, and Eben’s are catching up to him.

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#writeblr #writing #self publishing #indie authors #editing #book editing #writer stuff #writers of tumblr #queer books #poly romance #lgbtq books #MMF romance #poly triad #villain story #redemption arc #found family #overcoming abuse #superheroes #supervillains #superpowers #urban fantasy #super heroes

[anthroxlove]

#quote #trauma #overcoming trauma #abuse #overcoming abuse #life #ptsd #never give up #just keep swimming

[thecreativemillennial]

Khal Drogo kills King Viserys Targaryen - Game of Thrones S1E6 (youtube.com)

Viserys Targaryen got exactly what he deserved. He was nothing but a weak, abusive and disrespectful bully. He physically and mentally abused his own sister and continued to show further disrespect and abuse after she became Khalessi of the Dothraki and even went as far as disrespecting the Dothraki in their own lands, including Khal Drogo himself. This scene shows Daenarys taking the first step in overcoming the scars of abuse, finally seeing him for the weak bully he really was and realising she didn't need him. That she was surrounded by people who loved and respected her

#game of thrones #a song of ice and fire #khalessi #daenarys targaryen #viserys targaryen #toxic family #toxic relatives #abusive sibling #overcoming abuse #cutting your losses

[blueberryshelves]

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Book Review

Title: The Bite Author: Z.W. Taylor

Series: The Moon Blood Saga, book #1

No. of Pages: 312

ISBN: 978-1-9902-5965-4 (Also available on wattpad)

Synopsis:

A page-turning paranormal suspense novel about a woman fighting for a new life—and the bite that shifts everything."A deeply satisfying tale . . . werewolf fans should check this out." —Publishers Weekly To escape her violent ex, Charlotte flees her home in the middle of the night with nothing but the cash in her pocket and a paper map leading her north to Alaska. She sheds her old self along the way: dyeing her hair, scrubbing off her fake California tan, and pawning all her jewelry. None of it is worth anything if she can’t stay alive. Alone in the wilderness, Charlotte feels safe at last. Even if she’s lost, even if she’s only got a burner phone that lost its last bar miles ago, and even if she missed her turn and can’t find the cabin she was promised by a friend. Tucked into a sleeping bag in the back seat of her ancient truck, she’s finally living life on her own terms. But that feeling is short-lived. In the middle of the woods, Charlotte’s attacked, brutally, unforgivingly—and something bites her leg. And it’s a bite that will change her life forever.

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What did I think of the book?

The Bite by Z.W. Taylor My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 of 5 stars Okay, this book was pretty cool. Very emotional, lots of triggers, but I found myself really liking it, more than I thought I was going to. Though some of the details were confusing and didn’t make much sense at times, especially in the early chapters, (the version I read also had a fair few typos), this didn’t affect the reading experience for me enough to matter much. The overall concept of a girl going through the process of overcoming abuse from her partner, all with the fun of werewolves and such in the mix, really made for a keep-me-on-the-edge-of-my-seat read. I haven’t seen this kind of take on the werewolf genre before, so I thoroughly enjoyed the fresh material. The shifting scenes were so well done, hands down the best description and imagery I’ve seen in a werewolf book so far. I couldn’t put the book down, and the ending was so satisfying. I’m honestly glad that there isn’t romance in the book yet, despite craving it a little bit. I think it wouldn’t make any sense so early on in the MC’s healing journey. We see Charlotte resisting those kinds of feelings that attempt to poke their head up when Liam is being a friend to her in his own fun way, and that little detail emphasizes just how scarred this poor girl is from her past lover, adding to the realism of the emotions being expressed throughout the book. Some have said the original version of the story is better, but personally, I’d say this rework was still quite the banger of a book on its own, and I very much look forward to book two. Favorite character/s: Can I say everyone? I found myself liking all of the main characters (Charlotte, Levi, Liam, Derek, Elliot) all for different reasons, which normally isn’t the case, ever. But, in order, top fav. would probably be Liam for how sweet he is and the friendship he makes with Charlotte. Second would be Derek and Elliot, those two together are just hilarious. Third: Levi and Charlotte. Levi grew on me a lot as the book went on, despite the kind of character he is, and the connection that develops between him and Charlotte was just beautiful. Charlotte’s character also had really good character development and I hope we get to see more of that in the second book. What drew me to this book? The cover. It was bold and stood out to me among the others I’d been scrolling through. Stars: 4/5 - even with the few hiccups that the book had, the author nailed the story and balance between the healing process of the MC, and werewolf elements. So this is a solid 4 out of 5 stars for me. View all my reviews

#book review #the bite #z.w. taylor #werewolves #vampires #witches #fantasy #survival #overcoming abuse #emotional #fiction #booklr #bookblr #book blog #books #bookish #bookworm #books and reading #book photography

[cosmicgardencreative]

Day 1 - Tender

His hands are oh, oh so tender Providing sweet protection While around you shadows render Shapes of wild, toothy nightmares

Your name on his breath a reminder Of his unbridled, fearsome power To throw your heart into the grinder But the want outweighs the fear

Sensual and fond, he raises you Above the doubts you drown in But praising whispers melt into Warnings of the coming fall

Your soul bows in brief surrender Before your body catches on Because this new master is tender Unlike all who held your leash before

-- poetry by Ismaire

Boy, Ashe has a lot of contenders for Darr's... heart. Yeah.

#sketchtember #sketchtember 2023 #cosmic garden art #ismaire draws #blood #disturbing imagery #darr de reine #ashe sable #dark fantasy #dark romance #overcoming abuse #horror #the judge's story #artists on tumblr

[half-mad-wanderer]

Oh, you have scars? No, don't hide them, let me see.

-A spattering of scars are revealed-

Hmmm, this must of hurt... What happened?

-A reverent kiss atop the first scar shown-

It must of been hard. Going through what you did...Just know it's not your fault, I don't blame you. I'm sorry you had to go through all that.

-All the scars are revealed. Followed by a tender kiss on each of them-

You've made it through that time though. I'm sure it was tough, but you're still here. I'm proud of you.

-My forehead is pressed against you, fingers snake up your neck and tangle in the hair at the back of you head-

Don't worry. I accept this, accept you. I'm here for you now. There's no shame in the past you've endured.

-Pulling back a tender smile is shown-

Thank you for showing me. Thank you for trusting me with this. It means a lot. You're safe with me.

I love you all the more for this. Things will be better.

#scars #acceptance #love #overcoming abuse #tw #tw abuse #tw self harm #self harm #abuse #moving on #beatiful despite #beautiful because #strong #strength

[couragedearheart711]

I’ve been struggling with apathy a lot lately. No desire to do anything. I’ve been couch surfing after a particularly crazy spiral 🌀 influenced by my ex-husband’s actions. Still paying for all his bad behavior.

I’m going into a 4-6 month residential treatment to help me with getting a job, a car, a life I love to live. When I’m down, it’s almost impossible to get back up on my own.

Onward and upward.

🦋

#bpd feels #bpd stuff #borderline blog #therapy #onward #overcoming abuse

[salmasnook]

Breaking Free: Recognizing and Overcoming Emotional Abuse in Work, School, and Home

In the intricate tapestry of our lives, emotional well-being plays a vital role in shaping our overall happiness and success. Unfortunately, the shadows of emotional abuse can cast a dark cloud over our existence, diminishing our self-esteem, self-worth, and sense of security. In this blog post, we aim to shed light on what emotional abuse is, how it can manifest in various environments such as…

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#boundaries #emotional abuse #emotional well-being #healing #home environment #overcoming abuse #recognizing abuse #school environment #self-care #self-worth #support #work environment

[infpisme]

#hyperarousal #complex trauma #cptsd #narcissistic abuse #trauma #road to recovery #emotional abuse #overcoming abuse

[barryb64]

Chapter 2: A Summer of Hell

Don't let a horrific event take you captive. It is possible to escape what I called "A Summer of Hell"

Photo by icon0.com on Pexels.com In the previous chapter, I alluded to a story written a few years ago. A Summer of Hell centers on a tragic event in the summer of 1983. When I originally wrote the story for my blog, I struggled with finding an apt title.  A Summer of Hell is the only title that I could come up with. What happened? (more…)

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#dealing with physical abuse #emotional abuse #forgiving means letting go #forgiving others #forgiving self #Getting help to forgive #God helps in forgiving #Jesus is greater than our shame #not a victim of abuse #overcoming abuse #overcoming shame #root of negative self image #root of terrible self image

[th3p0rtalmaker]

Just read brief article about an interview with Zachary Levi where he opens up about mental health struggles and a traumatic childhood. I am VERY interested in getting access to the entire interview tomorrow:

#zachary levi #mental health #abuse survivor #trauma #overcoming abuse #suicide #overcoming suicidal thoughts #wholesome celebrities

[realbeefman]

stacy is sooo interesting because she's in love with house but knows that they will never ever be able to have a healthy, stable, sane relationship because they're too similar so. she finds house-lite instead and marries him and. essentially moves on with her life! and is successful in this because she's a moderately well-adjusted person!

wilson, in contrast, never manages to escape the inevitable, in spite of his best efforts to find a house-lite of his very own, because he's an absolute fucking freak and ends up glued to house to the bitter. bitter end

#yeah im too sleepy to revise this. UNFILTERED posting wooahh #some may b shocked but i do actually read thru most of my posts several times to make sure i didnt accidentally write mein kampfe 2 #recently ive come to the realization that i am in fact not an incredibly chill person #and that the constant paranoia and fear in which i live my life is actually PROBABLY a symptom of severe anxiety #like damn. ive always known that im pretty prone to depression but ive preetty much always been aware of that #my mom is a chronic depressive so i know the symptoms i know the signs i have a pretty good arsenal of healthy coping mechanisms #UNFORTUNATELY mommy's mental health problems did not help her not abuse me as a child #so i ended up being a terribly anxious kid who was constantly being screamed at and told i was overreacting (because i was. because i had #a severe anxiety problem that was making me react irrationally.) to everything all the time #which is you know. it is VERY difficult to deal with a mental health problem when you arent aware you have a problem! #its incredible how much. better. my life has gotten since i figured this out and started actively trying to work out what triggers it #and being able to like. realize 'oookay. there is an Issue here and it needs to be overcome' #instead of just beating on myself constantly for not being able to do things without feeling sick or getting breathing problems! #anyways. trauma dumping in tags is over now! #house md #hilson #greg house #james wilson #stacy warner

[andiwriteordie]

something something something

at the end of all of this, before vecna finally dies, i just want there to be one last time in like the mind void or something where we (through will as our narrator, preferably, though el would be good too) see him in his henry creel form. 

because if the message the show is trying to demonstrate is that the true atrocity/villain here is the evil of humanity (which a lot of our wonderful theorists in this fandom have gone into more detail on and i will defer to them on), then i want our protagonists—particularly the one(s) especially traumatized and victimized—by vecna to get to see him for what he truly, really is.

not some eldritch monster with powers from another dimension. just a man full of so much hatred and evil, but still a man all the same. 

also, it would be a really lovely parallel to henry’s own words: 

“But he was no monster. He was just a man. An ordinary, mediocre man.” 

yeah i’ve decided i need this now in s5 

#stranger things #just thinking about will and henry a lot tonight #the day will gets to look his abuser in the eye and know that he has overcome everything henry has done to him #and still remained true to himself #that is the day i know peace