I am an abuse victim. I was raised ‘walking on egg shells’ in every possible manner I could have. I had a father, not biological, but adopted, who was physically and emotionally abusive. I was also molested by my older brother, which only added to the stress I experienced at such a young and highly impressionable age. I have struggled throughout my life as a result of these experiences and as open as I am online, I’ve opted to collect all of my writings: poetry, short stories and letters to my abusers; and place them here.

I have lived in a life-long prison which has prevented me from taking hold of the entire world before me. It is through this process of release, understanding and healing that is allowing me to no longer feel the emotions that have held me hostage. I wish for you to have the courage to apply the same struggle in your life. It is not necessary for us to succumb to the emotions, it is our opportunity to rise above them.