Color Me Butterfly

So often we turn on our tv, or turn up the dial of our radio and hear the sad, bewildered story of a woman encountering the ugly face of domestic violence. Many of these women, in my opinion, are our heroes because they may have just escaped the most traumatic event of their lives. And it is these women whom I have come to hold a special place in my heart. Because these women remind me of women whom are so near and dear to me... my grandmother, my mother, and my daughter... all women who survived their ordeals. Not to mention... me too!

I'd love to knock elbows with other sisterfriends who are out there, and who have survived! This is my plea for an open call to come and share your story, your strength, your victory!

It's been a long journey, but I have finally come to a place where I feel some semblance of victory. I still have moments where the past comes back to trip me up, but I keep on... I want to be an encouragement to others, and that's a motivation for me to continue moving forward!

Hello Shae, I'm so pleased to hear that you continue to move forward... I know it can be difficult, but keep pushing on... and your strength will encourage others. I wish you much peace, love and blessings.

All the best,

L.Y. Marlow
Author, Color Me Butterfly

I don't know where to begin. I guess mostly I just want to say to all my sisterfriends, please be encouraged. Someone else has felt your pain and cares.

Be Blessed,

Vicky

Vicky, I share your encouragement and inspiration. You're absolutely right, someone else has felt our pain and cares, and we are grateful for that.

L.Y. Marlow
Author, Color Me Butterfly

I just want to say to every woman out there don't give up because things will get better. So many of us are so blessed because we lived to tell our stories and want to spread the word about domestic violence- while so many women even little girls, don't have the opportunity to do that because they didn't live to be able to share their pain or stories with other people. I also want to say that every woman is strong,brave,and a winner because you endured it and you kept holding on and that is amazing. Keep up the good work!

What a wonderful site! It is beautifully designed and well written.

Thank you for uplifting women (and men) who are overcoming domestic violence and its terrible effects.

I pray many blessings over the good that you are doing and the lives that you are touching.

Renée Ferguson
Founder, www.GloriousTapestries.com

Our lives are so affected by so much violence yet we are so fortunate to have others who reach out to give a warm welcome and a helping hand. At least those of us who have been on our journeys can share our stories and hopefully emcourage others to share theirs so that we can all free ourselves from these horrible acts by others. We don't only talk we've walked the walk. We've been in the trenches. We know the realities and while they're not pleasant it's better to face them than keep them hidden. Through my journey I've met so many wonderful, courageous, warm, generous, compassionate and loving people and so many are survivors of terrible abuses just as I have been.
Thank you for listening; keep safe and safe hugs to all.
Carol Crocker

the exert of color me butterfly was just outstanding it really discribes domestic violence and its effects. I know its taken me almost 2 yrs to start recovering from all the abuse In suffered at the hands of my ex-husband!!! he's one person iI donnot want around me ever again.

Becca

I've been so blessed to survive abuse at the hands of my father, several lovers, and my first husband.

When I saw that my two sons were beginning to behave as my husband did, I GOT OUT. It was frightening, as my abusers had convinced me that I was crazy, stupid, and worthless. I knew that the cycle of abuse had to end for my family right there and then.


I had nothing but a part time job and the support of a local group. I started my life over. Did not want another partner in my life.

I made friends with a nice man that I thought would be a good role model for my sons. Just a friend. After about a year of friendship we drifted closer toghether as more than friends. For the last 7 years we have been married. My sons are now nearly grown and have witnessed what a good man is supposed to be like.

I AM A SURVIVOR!

WE CAN STOP THIS VIOLENCE IN OUR LIFETIME

Love to all of you,

You are worth so much more than what you have been through. Use the experiences to strengthen your resolve. Do whatever you can to help others out of the hole we've escaped.

Tonie

It's so nice to see so many posts by survivors. There's a message we need to get out to women who are in abusive situations - that there is hope and that they need to be careful. Somehow I was guided to make smart decisions and I got out safely. Reading these posts makes me feel warm and hopeful and happy. We need to let our sisterfriends who aren't there yet feel the same.
You are all wonderful, strong women. Love to you all

Its hard being alone, Its hard finding someone else, I've been doing this off & on for about 10 yrs. I feel so disgusted w myself for all this wasted time. He's never gonna change.

I am a survivor, an artist, and a writer. It is great to see so many doing so well with recovery! I also acknowledge those of you who are still struggling. It can be a hard battle to overcome and there are times when you have set backs, but it's ok. Love yourself for your strength in coming this far! :)

Love & Gratitude to you all,
Jessica