Yesterday on my Facebook page I shared a meme about the impact of growing up in a dysfunctional or abusive home on the ability to make decisions, even small ones. With that meme, I also shared two things I have personally used to overcome decision paralysis because it is a very common struggle for folks. …
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I have been debating whether to write about this or not, but I think there needs to be some honest conversation, and y'all know I am not one to hide from those. Having said that, this is a hard topic, and I am going to take a few posts and talk about it. I am …
Family Predators: And then What?, Series Part 3
Yesterday I posted about my experience with a family predator and how it made me an easy target later in life. I've been asked what happened to the uncle and to the coach. "So what happened to the uncle and coach?" I didn't sleep with the coach. He moved away, and I have no idea …
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Stopping Family Predators, part 1
If you want to stop sexual abuse against children, start in your families. I am not talking about stranger danger. I mean start with the predators in your own family. You know the ones I'm talking about. The uncle no one wants to be around.The grandfather that girls try to avoid.The cousin that gives a lot …
Jerri Kelley 