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Disclaimer: The following contains some graphic content that may be considered disturbing or offensive. Please be advised. I had been accepted into the work study program at my University. When looking through my options I discovered that I could work in the College of Architecture Library. Perfect! When I began working, I was always scheduled…

College Life

As a college freshman, life for me was beautiful, full of endless possibilities. I believed that most people were good and trustworthy. I was naïve, innocent and trusting. Regardless of any obstacles I had faced, I remained optimistic and positive, always smiling and happy. I was excited to finally be studying in my field of…

Emotional Abuse

The one constant in my ever-changing life was my family. In my younger years, I assumed that the love of family was a given, but that has not been my experience. Love in my family is conditional. My mother is emotionally abusive. This has included threats, manipulations, blame for problems and difficulties, and an overall…

Rejection

I grew up in a military family. By the time I was 18 I had moved five times. That meant I was completely uprooted and started over five times. New State. New City. New Home. New Neighbors. New School. New Church. New Friends. I experienced rejection and loneliness again and again. I had seasons of…