Hope when there was none

Though I focus on abuse, trauma can be from another of other circumstances. This could be something that scared you, was stressful, or something beyond your control such as: - A vehicle accident - Surgery gone wrong - Neglect - Domestic Abuse - Bullying - Natural Disaster - War - Sudden loss of a loved one/pet and more! The emotional and mental effects of trauma can remain hidden for days, weeks,...

What do you think of when you hear a weapon? To me, a weapon is a firearm or knife but looking back on my past moments when I was in that abusive situation I remembered those moments when my now ex held a hammer to my head as he threatened to harm me. Let's dive into more about what a weapon is on today's episode. If you need help or more information on getting out of an abusive relationsh...

*Trigger warning!* Joining me to day is my good friend and amazing, Charmaine Moore. Today she is sharing her powerful story of overcoming heartache and pain. Charmaine Moore is the founder and owner of Face of Hope and Beauty Self-love Coaching business, a Writer, a Model, and a Inspirational Speaker, with over eight years of experience helping individuals choose to love, live, heal and thrive in...

In today's episode, I have some tips for leaving your abuser as well as information about this upcoming retreat on June 1st. Here are links to mentioned in today's podcast. Solo date challenge Women's Community- https://www.facebook.com/share/pRGqDGUFjFyPmrjg/?mibextid=A7sQZp Charmaine Moore, Face of Hope and Beauty- https://www.instagram.com/faceofhopeandbeauty?igsh=MTZycjAxZTVpcjFtMg== Snag a ti...

I went off on a tangent on this episode of today's what's healing look like? Today's episode was entirely unscripted and I'm going to apologize in advance. It kinda goes all over the place, but I hope you stick with it and me. I'd appreciate it and let me know what you thought about today's episode. Find tickets to this year's retreat here- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/letting-go-tickets-880924347...

17 years ago, I left my abuser for the first time. What happened?! Here's the scoop...

This may be a tough one to ask yourself! Sometimes, we know in our hearts and minds that a relationship is not good for us. Or we keep certain people in our life out of obligation because they are family or you've known them for so long. This may mean distancing yourself from your parent(s), sister, brother, and so on. Here's a few more questions to ask yourself: When this person is around, do I f...

In part one I talked about what manipulation looks like and what it tools, you can use if you feel that you are being manipulated by someone. In today's episode, I dive into what

Do you know what manipulation looks like? Let's dive into this on today's episode.

What are some signs that you're recovering? You may feel shocked, ask yourself, did this really happen? There might be rage. You may experience depression denial and more on today's episode. Find the link for the 4th Annual Women's Retreat here- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/letting-go-tickets-880924347437?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&ut...

*Sorry for the noise in the background. My youngest decided it was a good time to eat breakfast* What is Emotional Blackmail? This person may threaten to harm you or hurt themselves in order to get what they want or for you to do their bidding. Dr. Susan Forward coined the term emotional blackmail in her 1997 book “Emotional Blackmail: When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt t...

The holidays can be a wonderful time of togetherness but it can be an uncomfortable time for kids. Here's a few tips.

And today's episode, we are diving into some tips to help you while you're dealing with heartache!

How do you know if you are being abused? Here are some tips and suggestions to think about on today's epidsode.

On today's episode you'll find some tips and suggestions for protective orders.

What you can expect when leaving your abuser and tips for planning to leave your abuser on today's episode.

You made it! WOOT! WOOT! It's day 29 and you are done! Let's take today to go back over some self-love things you can do for yourself: 🌞 Start small 🌞 Try 5 minute self-care 🌞 Hydrate/Exercise 🌞 Get outdoors 🌞 Since this is a Leap year write a letter to your future self about where you hope to be but see it like it already happened and reread this on the next Leap year 🌞 Be kind with yoursel...

Finding spiritual self-love means that you are bringing in peace or connecting with the divine. This can look like: 💕 Reading your Bible, Torah and so on 💕 Finding alone time for quiet reflecting 💕 Practicing Random Acts of Kindness and Gratitude and more! Tune into today's Hope when there was none Podcast for a deeper dive.

Let's talk about adding self-love to your career/ work. This is where you proudly share your achievements or that you enjoy what you do. It can look like: Journaling your goals or accomplishments Recognizing your work mates Taking your breaks Creating Boundaries and more on today's episode.

Is what is intellectual self-love? It looks like looking after your mindset learning new things and developing a positive personal and professional mindset. What can you do? Read books or listen to podcasts geared to your interests. Open your mind to new ideas and opinions. Play games, use brain teasers, or gaming. This and more on today's episode.

Today is my 15 year Survivalversary! I'll be sharing my story of healing from over several decades of domestic abuse. I'll dig into: Why did I stay? Were there red flags that I noticed? What would I do different and much more! Catch me "Live" on my FB page- Hope when there was none. A trigger warning in advance. This will be unscripted. If you have questions in advance message me...

Our senses are so important in helping with releasing stress and raising our energy. Here are some ideas to incorporate your senses: Sight- Find art or create something. Catch the sun rising or setting. Smell- Wear your favorite perfume or cologne. Use essential oils. Touch- Put silk sheets on your bed. Walk barefoot. Hearing- Play soothing music. Have good conversation. Taste- Treat yourself to y...

Let's dig into limiting beliefs you may have about yourself. A limiting belief is thoughts or opinions that you have about yourself. Grab some paper and a pen and really think about those negative thoughts you have about yourself. How can you shake these negative or toxic beliefs? Several things can help. Think about who you spend time with. Do they lift you up or do you feel drained after being w...

It's day 21! We are almost done! This one may be hard. Try to do a digital detox. This can be for 15 minutes or longer. Pretend it's the 80's! I may be dating myself but this was before we had all of these gadgets and gizmos. Take baby steps, set a timer for yourself and go for a walk or journal. Call a friend or read a book. The world will still keep going if you're not online! Trust me! Our brai...

Let's talk Boundaries! Do you have these or know what they are? I never knew: I can tell someone how I felt. I can tell someone what my needs were. I can tell someone when something didn't feel good. In our relationships with others and including ourselves it is important to make sure your voice is heard. Boundaries are your values, core beliefs, and respect. This comes from a place of love for yo...