April 17, 2002- A Throwback Thursday Post
In 2002, I had recently left my abusive marriage and was living in a transitional facility for women (and children) who had recently left abusive homes. I had many confusing thoughts and didn't know where to turn. I decided to journal as a way to get my thoughts and feelings out.
On this date in Aynoit Ashor history:
************************************Wednesday, April 17, 2002
We had a good group tonight. One of the ladies is going to have her baby tonight. They are going to induce her labor. I spoke to my sister, April*, today. I told her I might be able to go to our brother’s graduation party. I hope and pray I can.
I am not worried about seeing Lamont* while I am there. I was scared to go because I don’t want to see him because of my feelings. I might want to go back. I might get pissed off.
I want to go and support my brother. I wasn’t able to support him while I was with Lamont because Lamont was jealous of my brother. I was thinking about writing my brother a letter to let him know that I care about him.
My kids are driving me up the wall and need to go to sleep. They act like they can’t go to bed anymore. Well, they probably always acted like that. Yeah, they did. :-)
(*Names have been changed to protect the innocent and guilty.)
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Not only did journaling allow me to get my thoughts and feelings "out", it helped me begin the healing process. When I had no one to talk to I wrote it in my journal.
Though I never thought I would publish my thoughts and feelings for the world to read, I now think my journey will help others start their journey toward healing. I also believe this journal will help others understand the thoughts, confusion and turmoil of those who are survivors of domestic/interpersonal abuse.
The Red Journal Series is being released in "Parts" because it took a lot out of me, emotionally. As I reread what I had been through feelings of deep sadness, resentment and guilt crept into my heart. I did not want the hurts and shadows of my past to regain control of my life, so I had to create this project slowly.
To follow the beginning of my journey to an abuse free life, read The Red Journal, Part 1, which is available on Kindle and Google Play Books. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~GIVEAWAY ALERT!!! Don't forget to enter Clarissa Wild's 4000 LIKES Giveaway! She has teamed up with some amazing authors, including me, to giveaway books, gift cards, and MORE!
On this date in Aynoit Ashor history:
************************************Wednesday, April 17, 2002
We had a good group tonight. One of the ladies is going to have her baby tonight. They are going to induce her labor. I spoke to my sister, April*, today. I told her I might be able to go to our brother’s graduation party. I hope and pray I can.
I am not worried about seeing Lamont* while I am there. I was scared to go because I don’t want to see him because of my feelings. I might want to go back. I might get pissed off.
I want to go and support my brother. I wasn’t able to support him while I was with Lamont because Lamont was jealous of my brother. I was thinking about writing my brother a letter to let him know that I care about him.
My kids are driving me up the wall and need to go to sleep. They act like they can’t go to bed anymore. Well, they probably always acted like that. Yeah, they did. :-)
(*Names have been changed to protect the innocent and guilty.)
************************************
Available on Kindle & Google Play Books
Not only did journaling allow me to get my thoughts and feelings "out", it helped me begin the healing process. When I had no one to talk to I wrote it in my journal.
Though I never thought I would publish my thoughts and feelings for the world to read, I now think my journey will help others start their journey toward healing. I also believe this journal will help others understand the thoughts, confusion and turmoil of those who are survivors of domestic/interpersonal abuse.
The Red Journal Series is being released in "Parts" because it took a lot out of me, emotionally. As I reread what I had been through feelings of deep sadness, resentment and guilt crept into my heart. I did not want the hurts and shadows of my past to regain control of my life, so I had to create this project slowly.
To follow the beginning of my journey to an abuse free life, read The Red Journal, Part 1, which is available on Kindle and Google Play Books. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~GIVEAWAY ALERT!!! Don't forget to enter Clarissa Wild's 4000 LIKES Giveaway! She has teamed up with some amazing authors, including me, to giveaway books, gift cards, and MORE!
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