I was assaulted at a very young age for a very long time. I haven't forgiven, I haven't forgotten, I've survived.

I married an abusive person who was a man's man, well liked by all. I haven't forgiven, I haven't forgotten, I've survived.

It took a long time to get here. There were many bumps in the road.

I am now in a 19-year marriage to someone who is wonderful, but broken himself in many ways.

My strength has saved me, and is now saving him.

Unfortunately, not being a warrior, he can't forgive. He always wants to know. It must be a guy thing.

I anger him when I say, "I thank them now. I wouldn't be this wise, this strong if not for them."

There's a reason we're warriors. A reason it happened to us. We're here to teach, to heal, to bring up loving strong men, and stronger women.

I thank the Goddess for my history. I'm here for a reason. I'm not going away.

My vision is understanding without knowing, knowing with heart, and healing without "fixing.” The human touch, tenderness, letting go, and being free.