Stories from a Survivor

Slavik Superwoman: Survivor Story #3 — Margarita (Pt 3)

We further explore questions Margarita has for me, regarding cultural ostracizing vs acceptance with such a non-traditional resolution (called divorce 💀) in a super traditional and conservative context (called the church 🫣).

Slavik Superwoman: Survivor Story #3 — Margarita (Pt 2)

We continue our journey on Margarita’s front porch, as we speak about her unique role in the US military, breaking free and reinventing her perception of self-love, and the journey back to the best version of herself.

Slavik Superwoman: Survivor Story #3 — Margarita (Pt 1)

The Slavik/Romanian vs American cultural norms are hard to grasp, if you’ve never lived in them. We’re on Margarita’s front porch and digging deep into cultural norm’s, childhood trauma’s, and what it means to shift from surviving to thriving!

From a Child’s Perspective: Survivor Story #2 – Frank

In an entirely new perspective, Frank recalls what it was like to be a child when his mother decided to flee to a DV women’s shelter in Bellingham, WA and the positive impact it had on him and his career, family life, and relationship with his father.

Narcissists Choose Strong Partners: Survivor Story #1 — Megan

Did you know that narcissists will choose STRONG partners, contrary to most beliefs? Megan is the co-founder of the non-profit The Blind Investment and shares a sneak peak of what her journey back to self looked like. the struggles she endured, and some surprising facts most don’t know about what it means to be a “victim.”