Real Honest

Journal reads: I have always been an extremely blunt and honest person. .While I am often shy and quiet, I am not scared to speak my mind and tell you exactly what I think at times. This past year I have came out of my shell, I have had to not only for myself but also for my kids. I left a ten year marriage due to domestic violence and found my voice. I have become even more outspoken and strong willed. I have bluntly told many people the horrors that I have lived through, in hopes that no other woman will have to face a life like mine once was. I have learned how strong I am, and even though there has been days that were all I wanted to do was crawl inside the blankets and spend the day in a ball crying till my eyes were out of tears; I have put both feet on the ground and proved to myself that every little thing is gonna be alright. I have taken it one day at a time; one little baby step after another. I have learned that NO one person can do everything on their own and that it is ok to ask for help. I have joined a support group for abused woman. I have found myself a place to live on my own. Since I had lost my job, mainly due to my ex husband, I found myself a new part time job that I love.
Most of all, I have found myself. After a lot of soul searching I have found the real me. After being sheltered for 10 years in a marriage where I had no voice, no choices, not rights.. I have found myself. I have blossomed into a person that I can be proud of. A role model for all three of my children, especially my little girls.
I have found a man who supports me 100% for who I am. A man who doesnt ask me to change or bow down to his feet. He loves and accepts me for me; flaws in all.
I am proud of who I have became and continue everyday on this journey. Some days are harder then others. I still have many obstacles to over come. My ex is still out there and still causes major issues in my life. I know as long as he is not locked up his main goal in life is to make my life a living hell. While that is not ok with me, I have learned there is nothing I can do about it except smile and not let his bull crap get to me. I am stronger then that. I have a lot going for me now and I for once in my life am not going to let anything stand in the way of my dreams.

Credits:
Michelle Godin:
Snarky Snippets: Sassitude
About a Girl Elements and Papers
Don't Worry Collab with YaYeah
Manly Virtues
My Manly Man Elements
Sahlin Studios:
Treasured Moments
Cluster Queen Creations:
So Artsy Vol 1 Template (altered to my liking)
Fonts for Peas:
Pea Kari (yup, that awesome font is mine)