On My Way to Happy.

My Introduction post was made prior to me obtaining my childhood medical records and diving a bit deeper spiritually and working on healing actively. I don't know exactly where I am going with this blog, other than to share my thoughts, feelings, and experiences for my own therapeutic purposes and hopefully, some of you will find comfort knowing you are not alone. The story in my intro was just the start to my childhood and what I would endure. I think that it being Christmas time and the lack of family gets me thinking about all of those things and it can be tough. When you are abused, a lot of times when you grow up, you are shunned by your entire family. Not because of anything you did, but, because the abuser is on a campaign to destroy you and to make sure their secret is safe. They value their image over everything. After Derrick and I were removed from the home and placed in foster care, my mother became pregnant with my little sister, Amanda. I do not know the circumsta