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March 15, 2020March 15, 2020 Angie Motivational

The Monster Under the Bed

Warning: This is a tough topic to read about, especially if you have experienced unresolved sexual abuse in the past. I do not want you to experience any triggers or additional trauma. Angela In January, I started a series focused on the sexual exploitation of children. First I touched on protecting your children from "stranger … Continue reading The Monster Under the Bed

June 9, 2019June 9, 2019 Angie Motivational

Fighting Personal Demons

The cycle will remain unbroken until you break it... I have written much about the trauma behavior of abused children. But what about the abuser? Who bothers to think of the "why" behind their actions? Jan grew up as the middle girl between two other sisters for the first 13 years of her life. When … Continue reading Fighting Personal Demons

December 30, 2017December 30, 2017 Angie Motivational

A New Beginning?

Sharon examined the purplish black bruising under her right eye.  Gingerly, she tried to dab on her Cover Girl concealer, but winced and drew back from the pain.  No tears fell.  She had learned long ago that it never helped.  Actually, this time was not so bad:  a bruise or two, a small cut on … Continue reading A New Beginning?

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Several years ago, as I watched so many social workers leave the profession due to burn out, compassion fatigue and lack of support, I wanted to find a way to reach out to them with understanding and encouragement.  The people who daily pick up and carry other’s trauma do so because they see that as their life’s purpose.  I wanted to celebrate them and let them know they were never alone.

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