by Kristi Lyn | Feb 11, 2020 | Abuse/Domestic Violence
I entered the court house my daughter now a grown woman, at my side. The bursting file I held in my hand, evidence. What was supposed to empower me hindered by my thoughts of doubt. Were his words harsh enough? Would the judge read between the lines and hear the...
by Kristi Lyn | Apr 26, 2019 | Abuse/Domestic Violence
‘Daddy, why are you so angry? Why do you have to hit me with a belt? If I promise I won’t do it again, do you have to hit me with the belt?’ ‘Why does mommy lock herself in the bathroom and cry?’ ‘Mommy, what’s wrong?...
by Kristi Lyn | Apr 6, 2019 | Abuse/Domestic Violence
The battle rages between my mind, my heart and my fingers as I sit here ready to type. Three blog posts started, words flowing, fingers flying across the keys. One click is all it would take. In that moment, finger hovering over the button, the arrow floating above...
by Kristi Lyn | Mar 27, 2019 | Abuse/Domestic Violence
Oh to be able to speak my mind. Believe me, one day I will. I should say, at times right now, I do. I speak it loud and clear. And yet, at times I bite my tongue, hold my thoughts, clench my jaw. Not because I fear what you all may think. Oh no, I am well beyond...
by Kristi Lyn | Mar 9, 2017 | Christianity/Religion, Life
The Truth Shall Set You Free, or Not. After very minimal research I am amazed to see how many people post on blogs or boards that they are or were in an abusive relationship. The type of relationship runs the gamut. From dating to decade long marriages, heterosexual...