A heartfelt Mother’s Day letter honoring a mother who survived domestic violence, rebuilt her life, and taught her daughter strength, resilience, and unconditional love.

“Sometimes the songs that help us survive as children are the ones that show us the world we deserve.”

When one survivor speaks, it gives someone else permission to speak.

The good news: negative thoughts are not facts. They’re thoughts. And you can learn how to challenge negative thoughts in a way that’s groun

Happiness is not something survivors have to earn, it’s something they deserve.

Survivors’ Anthem Series # 13: “This Is Me” by Keala Settle & The Greatest Showman Cast

Memories can feel isolating. They live in a space where your mind questions itself. You wonder if you’re overreacting. You minimize it.

Survivors’ Anthem Series #11: “Perfect Fan” - Backstreet Boys

Survivors’ Anthem Series #10: “Stay” - Little Big Town

Reconnecting with "Breanna" from the books.

Survivors’ Anthem Series #9: “Because of You” - Kelly Clarkson

My appearance on The Through the Eyes of Survivors Podcast.

Survivors' Anthem Series #6 "The Way I Am" by Eminem

Survivors' Anthem Series #5 "I'm OK" by Christina Aguilera

Survivors' Anthem Series #4 "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John

Survivors' Anthem Series #3 Part of Your World by Jodi Benson and Walt Disney Pictures

Survivors' Anthem Series #2 Hold On by Wilson Phillips

Survivors' Anthem #1- Independence Day by Martina McBride

I am the Mother of Pugs

Finding joy without guilt is one of the most radical things a survivor can do.