The Thing About Depression
Nov09

The Thing About Depression

This word carries such a stigma within our society – Depression. People want to avoid it and pretend it is not real. And unless you have dealt with it or are close to someone who has, it can be really hard to understand. It is right up there with domestic violence on the list of things people are hesitant to admit and talk about. But we have to keep the conversation going, we have to become aware of the problems plaguing our society....

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My Daughter’s Bike – A Story Of Projection
Nov05

My Daughter’s Bike – A Story Of Projection

Everyone is abuzz with Thanksgiving this month! I love reading stories of praise and thanks all over social media and hearing them from friends around town. It is great! I have my own bizarre but true story that just recently happened that is just so good, I have to share it with you!! A story of positivity and projection. A story showing that community can come together and create really good things, randomly, with a little...

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20 Reasons To Be Thankful In November 2020
Nov02

20 Reasons To Be Thankful In November 2020

The holiday season is setting upon us! I love this time of year. And just like everything else in 2020, this holiday season is going to be different – amazing, but different. Covid Quarantine has changed everything. I remember when we first went into lockdown reading a meme that said I think the universe is punishing us and just sent us all to our rooms to think about what we have done. And it is so true. Humans, Americans especially,...

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Signs Of Domestic Violence
Oct29

Signs Of Domestic Violence

The sad truth is that it is really hard to tell if a partner will become abusive or not. Domestic Violence has a quiet way of creeping in and destroying realities – slowly but surely. Recently, we discussed https://malibumamaloves.com/7-types-of-domestic-violence/the 7 types of domestic violence abuse. So let’s dive a little deeper and talk about the signs of each type and what you can do. Recognizing them is the first step, so think...

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7 Types Of Domestic Violence
Oct26

7 Types Of Domestic Violence

Abuse comes in many different forms. Some on multiple levels, some just in one form. Both equally devasting and traumatic. And the victims may take so long to see it and understand that it is wrong – due to possible years of conditioning, that it can be really hard to get out of. Friends and family may notice signs but aren’t sure what to do. I’ve been on all sides of this table, and the biggest advice I can give is to learn. To keep...

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Halloween Trick Or Treat Clue Hunt
Oct22

Halloween Trick Or Treat Clue Hunt

The Covid Quarantine has changed everything. If your kids are like mine, than trick or treating has suddenly become not so exciting… I don’t want this fun tradition to disappear though, as many of us parents don’t. It just needs to look a little different this year! Instead of trick or treating, I printed out a fun neighborhood scavenger hunt, took out a $20 bill and gave them 45 minutes to complete it. I found the scavenger hunt by...

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5 Things You Should Never Say To A Domestic Violence Victim
Oct19

5 Things You Should Never Say To A Domestic Violence Victim

And 10 Things You Should Say To A Survivor Domestic violence affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men – we know it is a major problem in our society here in the USA. It is devastating, it is hurting our children and yet so many people are hesitant to talk about it. The common perception has been that what goes on behind closed doors is their business. When it looks messy, many want to help but have no idea what to say and become...

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The Truth About Battered Women’s Syndrome – Part 2
Oct15

The Truth About Battered Women’s Syndrome – Part 2

Battered Women’s Syndrome is a very real trauma that many women suffer with. As you read in part 1, we are conditioned from years of a repeated 3 phase cycle of abuse that leaves us spinning, wondering what is real. Given that every 9 seconds a woman is beaten in the USA, it makes sense that Battered Women’s Syndrome (BWS) is a problem within our society and something we need to be talking about. So let’s keep the conversation going!...

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The Truth About Battered Women’s Syndrome – Part 1
Oct12

The Truth About Battered Women’s Syndrome – Part 1

If you or someone you love, like me ????, have lived through some form of recuring abuse – either emotional or physical – than it is highly possible Battered Women’s Syndrome has touched your life. It has mine, every day. As much as I would love to say that it goes away – the fear, the memories, they never completely disappear. They may fade, but they are always there. The triggers are never far below the surface and it can all...

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20 Unbelievable Facts About Domestic Violence
Oct08

20 Unbelievable Facts About Domestic Violence

Domestic violence affects many more of us than we realize. In fact, it affects almost everyone at some point in their lives. There are so many unbelievable facts about domestic violence that it is heartbreaking. It affects me. It affects my children. It affects those around me. As asurvivor of domestic violence, as a healer for other victims and survivors, the best piece of advice I can give to you is to get educated on domestic...

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