I have a few songs whose lyrics have really helped me feel less alone in my journey towards recovery from abuse. I had an abusive childhood (sexual, physical and emotional) involving all those around me. I now struggle with C-PTSD and developmental...
It is summer, so I thought I better share this book by Laurie Ellingham. Better yet, it is also on offer at an amazing price of just 99p. One Endless Summer is in the UK Kindle Summer Sale. Until 31st August it is only 99p! One Endless Summer How long...
You were married to a narcissist. Things ended badly. Now the hard part starts. How do you send your child(ren) into an environment where you know they will be abused, but cannot prove it? There are no bruises, cuts, or broken bones, but the abuse is...
Hi everyone, Before I hand over to Cassandra I wanted to welcome her back onto my blog. Cassandra has written as a guest for my blog before, read here previous post here. Now handing over to Cassandra herself... Hi ya'll! I have been hard at work on two...
Unintentionally, I feel that the stories I write have in some small way told a piece of my own life. Or perhaps have help me lay to rest that part of my journey, as life has turned me in a new direction. Undoubtedly there is an element of therapy to the...
I wouldn’t say I’m shy, but I once was. My friends who’ve known me over the years have seen this and thought that it’s just a part of growing up. If anything I’d say my outspokenness has come from years of watching my loved ones get hurt. I’ve been through...
Thank you so much, Jennifer for inviting me to appear on your blog today. I am in constant awe of the things you do to raise awareness of domestic violence and it’s an honour to be here today sharing my article. Last October, my debut novel, ‘Oh! What a...
When no one is with me, I’m always alone. I was always alone. Not really, but inside of myself, I was definitely alone. You know how it is when you can be in a crowd of people and you still feel isolated. I was, and still am to some extent, alone in a...
Happy Monday everyone! Sharing my thoughts, well thats something different for me isn't it? I guess it is in a way because I am going to be doing a series on my new(ish) YouTube channel. It's different to a blog post or one of my long posts on any of my...
Blurb Electroshock therapy, child abuse and modern-day slavery… just another day in Christine’s life. Take a heart-wrenching yet inspiring ride through one woman’s incredible journey that is so compelling that you are simultaneously trying to look away and...
Today is Prime Day which starts at 12pm GMT. If you didn't know I have an affiliate account with Prime and so links in this blog post will link to my account and give me commission on any products sold through the links. I don't know who buys what etc and...
The Three Musketeers Sukie McClaren and Elsa Clairmont are best friends who first appear in ‘A Rock ‘n’ Roll Lovestyle’. Elsa is a young widow and we pick up with her story in ‘An Artisan Lovetyle’. Harry was her childhood sweetheart. This small,...
The forum is a month old and I thought I would share some information and statistics on the forums progress with you all. Starting right at the beginning with the vision of the forum first. Why have I opened a forum? I have always felt a forum was needed...
June has been a mixture of a month, from doing events, writing personal blogs, writing, joining in on webinars and trying to squeeze in reading! I am glad to look back and see what I have achieved through June and I hope you enjoy having a look through as...
Every time I hear or watch this song from The Greatest Showman I have this burn inside to break free and let everyone see what being me is really like. One day I know I will be able to share more but for now I share glimmers through my blog posts and share...
Sticks and stones will break my bones but names will never hurt me... How true is this? The fact is it does hurt and sticks with you for a long time, perhaps until you leave this life. I recently shared one of the humiliating things my abuser used to say...
Something a little different today - with the opening of the World Cup 2018. I am delighted to be the person to kick off the feature on Rachel's Random Read's blog with the first Bookish World Cup 2018. I found out about the feature after my home country...
A post popped up in my street team just the other day and boy was it a trigger! Every time I see anything to do with Batman's the Joker I can remember the humiliation and the cruel things he used to say to me. Wonder why I always hide my mouth when I...
Last month I said I didn't think my load would lighten and I was certainly correct, May was even busier. The month began with the arrival of Clipped Wings arriving on my door with the NEW edit which includes the Pict Publishing mark, something I was...
Today I am delighted to be posting with a cover reveal for J.M Sullivan who I have known virtually for some time now. I am delighted to have her support in my work and I take part in her #AuthorConfession on Twitter as much as I can, some months I...
#AbuseTalk Forum is NOW OPEN!!! Up to date information on the day on virtual opening event: To celebrate I am giving away a £10 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway, keep reading to find out how to enter... Why have I opened a forum? I have always felt a forum was...
Today I am delighted to have Spoonie-Mama as a guest blogger today. A must read article with actions that you can put into place if you have experienced sexual abuse and have become a parent. *TRIGGER WARNING* Most women have experienced some type...
#AbuseTalk Forum is coming soon- In fact the grand opening is the 30th May 2018. I have always felt a forum was needed but couldn’t find its place and so I decided a Twitter Chat was the direction to go. After a few months of hosting #AbuseTalk I realised...
Its the 19th May and today the Blogger Bash Awards 2018 took place in London. I was delighted to be a nominee in the Most Informative Blog category and this was a complete surprise. You can find out how I discovered the news here... I had planned to go...
First of all I want to thank Steve for approaching me to be interviewed, I can understand that this may not be easy. I ask that readers read the whole interview and be open minded here. I have to admit this is a first for my blog and I have spoken with...