Emma Brown
If You Don’t Put Yourself First, You Can’t Expect Anyone Else To
“You never put yourself first!”
There was no denying my therapist was right, and I knew it. My therapist’s words rang in my head like...
To The Friend Who Made Me Feel Less Alone, Thank You
We’ve all met that one friend who makes us a better person just because we crossed paths with them. Whether they stay with us for...
Why Always Seeing The Best In People Can Actually Hurt You
People often tell you that you should only see the best in others. I disagree. I’m not saying that you should walk through life...
You Healed My Heart, But I Still Had To Walk Away
In the beginning, it took an act of congress for me to go on a date with you. You persisted and said yes because...
My Trauma Doesn’t Define Me, And Neither Does Yours
There are days when I can’t tell where I end and my trauma begins. But what I do know is that my trauma doesn’t...
My Abuser Tried To Buy My Silence For $10,000 But I Didn’t Let Him
Picture this: You're in court to have a temporary restraining order extended against your former abuser. It's you against him; your lawyer against his....
How Being Cheated On Changes Who You Are
I used to think that being cheated on was limited to sex.
But in truth, cheating is the betrayal of love and a violation of...
My Ex-Boyfriend Would Track Me & Watch Me Sleep
I never thought I would fall in love with an abuser. I thought if an abuser walked into my life, I would know. But,...
